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.