first cousin

noun

: cousin sense 1a

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Lady Eliza Spencer, the daughter of Diana’s brother Charles Spencer and Harry’s first cousin, became the first member of Harry’s family to address his move. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026 My first cousin recently reached out to me, excited to share the news that her son will be getting married and wanted my brother and me to attend. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 He is survived by his parents, his older brother Tucker, his grandmothers, an aunt and uncle and several first cousins. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Writer and actress Mara Wilson, best known for her starring role in the ‘90s film adaptation of Matilda, is maternal first cousins with right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for first cousin

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of first cousin was in 1649

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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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first cousin

noun
: cousin sense 1a
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