adjective
eldest
EHL-dihst
adjective
1
Oldest, especially among siblings or a group.
"As the eldest child, she often looked after her younger brothers."
"Their eldest son took over the family business."
How to Use Eldest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe oldest member of a group, usually a family.
Common pairings
eldest child
eldest son
eldest daughter
Word Forms
eldests plural
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