first-born
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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For a generation, Latinos name their first-born sons Esteban in his honor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
Naturally, Sybil can’t stand the thought of her first-born child limiting his worldview, especially because Everett was the one to expand hers.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
"My first-born baby will always be in our minds and in our hearts," she added.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
Fox explains that a first-born daughter's maturation, but not early onset of menstruation, may enable her to help her mother rear her other children successfully.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
“She made it when our first-born was preparing. What with our children and friends’, this rope has pulled a great number of people into the world.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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