Eldest

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Born first among siblings, being the oldest child in a family.

“As the eldest child, she felt a strong sense of responsibility for her younger brothers and sisters.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɛldɪst/

Syllables

eld·est

Related Words

Synonyms

oldestfirstbornsenior

Antonyms

youngestjunior

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts ELD and ends ST, the consonant cluster DST in the final three letters is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, the ST ending allows potential extension, solid mid-game play

Words Related to Eldest

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “eldest” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

oldest

Words you can make from Eldest

Shorter words formed from the letters in “eldest”.

deles leeds leets lesed leste sleet slete steed steel stele teles dees dele dels eels elds else lede leds leed lees lets seed seel

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “eldest”.

deletes isleted lewdest settled

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