Elder Definition & Meaning
elder
- adjective
- used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son; "Bill Adams, Sr."
- noun
- a person who is older than you are
- any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit
- any of various church officers
"Elder" in song lyrics
See how elder is used in real songs:
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"When I sold to a elder"
Down/Kilo f/ B-Real (Cypress Hill) — Just Like You -
"Ruthless with axes, Lone's the calm elder"
Twin Perils — Bomb Shelter -
"sex and the elder"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with elder
Usage tips for "elder"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "elder" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for elder to find words that pair well.