firstborn

adjective

first·​born ˈfərs(t)-ˈbȯrn 

: first brought forth : eldest

firstborn noun

Examples of firstborn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Beckhams, although said to be both heartbroken over the rift, have never publicly responded their firstborn’s accusations. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The couple’s firstborn, daughter Flora Nolan, studied collaborative arts at NYU and has worked in the costume department on various shows and films. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026

The singer asked for their firstborn in a video message thanking them for their generous $2 million donation to her Imagination Library ahead of their upcoming wedding. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firstborn

• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• foodborne
• forborne
• forewarn
• forlorn
• forsworn

Kids Definition

firstborn

adjective

first·​born ˈfərs(t)-ˈbȯ(ə)rn 

: born first : eldest

firstborn noun