oldest
/ˈəʊldəst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: oldests
Meaning · English
The oldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người con cả trong gia đình hoặc cá nhân trong nhóm
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Noun
Examples
My oldest always forgets to turn the living room lights off before bed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oldest” mean?
The oldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Is “oldest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.