only child

noun

: a person who never had a brother or sister

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The two married in 2024 and welcomed their first and only child, Madison, in March. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 On August 31, the singer’s fiancée, Melanie Hamrick, shared a new video of their only child on her Instagram Stories. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Fergie and Duhamel finalized their divorce in November 2019 and have continued to co-parent their only child since. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Grant welcome his only child, Jennifer, with his next wife, Dyan Cannon, in 1966. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for only child

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“Only child.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/only%20child. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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