eldest
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Chuvalo is survived by his eldest son Mitch, daughter Vanessa, grandchildren, and second wife Joanne.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The volunteer found Arlene’s eldest daughter, Dayna Zoller, now a dentist in New Jersey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I have tried to drum it into our eldest and she doesn’t want to hear about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Everything is intended to go to my eldest grandson, who is unable to manage his finances because of severe mental illness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Eldred can choose any of his children for the throne, but he favors the three eldest: Balekin, Dain, and Elowyn—and Dain above the others.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing eldest
