Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oldest
Adjective
/ˈoʊldɪst/
Definition
The superlative form of ‘old’, indicating the greatest age.
Examples
- This is the oldest tree in the park.
- She is the oldest sibling in her family.
- The museum contains some of the oldest artifacts known to mankind.
Meaning
Being the earliest in time or existence; having lived or existed the longest.
Synonyms
- ancient
- earliest
- old
- time-honored
