eldest
pronunciation
How to pronounce eldest in British English:
UK [ˈeldɪst]
How to pronounce eldest in American English:
US [ˈɛldɪst]
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- Noun:
- the offspring who came first in the order of birth
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- Adjective:
- first in order of birth
Word Origin
- eldest (adj.)
- Old English (Mercian) eldrost "most advanced in age, that was born first," superlative of eald, ald "old" (see old). Superseded by oldest since 16c. Compare elder (adj.).
Example
- 1. The queen regent has really lost control of her eldest .
- 2. An overdose killed his eldest daughter ; an adopted son was estranged .
- 3. My " life " talks with my eldest daughter in the car .
- 4. The couple 's eldest child meanwhile opened the office of the first daughter .
- 5. Take mr kim 's eldest son , accosted this month by japanese television crews in macau .