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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Before the board hired Otterman, two fourth-generation second cousins had led Lodge for nearly 50 years despite a relationship marked by what Daniel called “productive friction.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
She added: "I've got some cousins that firmly keep my feet on the floor, and I'm sure my mum wouldn't be too shy in telling me if I've got ideas above my station."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
They had a grandfather, cousins, friends and a stepfather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mohammed, a 27-year-old plumber, similarly feared for his two cousins, aged 18 and 22, who managed to cross into Ceuta.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The cousins in Houston spoiled them rotten for one week.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
