English · Adjectives
oldest
/ˈəʊldɪst/
[/ˈəʊldɪst/]
superlative of old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'old'. Used to say something is the most old of all.
Example
He is the oldest person in the village.
He is the oldest person in the village.
Etymology
From 'old' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.