cousin
noun
the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.
cousins
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pluralof cousin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But only one of the four siblings uses it regularly, and that person’s children and grandchildren have grown up enjoying it while many of their other cousins have rarely visited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Family size is declining, which means people have fewer cousins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
As an adult, I have cousins I haven’t seen in so long I’m not sure I’d recognize them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Just as important, families need to give cousins reasons to enjoy being together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The cousins in Houston spoiled them rotten for one week.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
