first cousin

noun

: cousin sense 1a

Examples of first cousin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2007 he was convicted of two counts of accomplice to rape for his role in forcing a 14-year-old girl to marry and have sex with her 19-year-old first cousin. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first cousin

• dozen

Kids Definition

first cousin

noun

: cousin sense 1a