first cousin
noun
first cousins
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pluralof first cousin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Based on our family history—including two first cousins who’ve been through it—I have a 39% chance of developing the disease in my lifetime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The sisters are preparing for a family wedding at the weekend - where the bride and groom are first cousins.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
In a tight-knit ethnic group, people are more likely to share common ancestors and genes - whether or not they are first cousins, he says.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
Beatrice’s first cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry, did not attend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
The boys are first cousins by way of their fathers, who run a dry-goods business from the back of a beat-up Ford van.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
