second cousin

noun

: the child of one's parent's first cousin

Examples of second cousin in a Sentence

Susan is my second cousin.

Recent Examples on the Web

Maine Republicans have jumped at the opportunity to drag Jackson for his past, on Friday boosting reports that the 58-year-old may be in a relationship and have children with his second cousin. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Gabrielle Union’s extended family includes Saweetie, who is her second cousin. — Ayana Herndon, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Full disclosure, Rohmer’s daughter-in-law is my second cousin. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

His dad was a second cousin of Reggie Jackson, twice removed! — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for second cousin

• dozen

Kids Definition

second cousin

noun

: the child of one's parent's first cousin