firstborn

[furst-bawrn]

adjective

1. first in the order of birth; eldest.

noun

1. a firstborn child.

2. a first result or product.

Word History and Origins

Origin of firstborn¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; first, born

Example Sentences

While I’m happy Ms. Stern brought her firstborn home, many families aren’t as lucky.

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Though religion was the firstborn, religion as we understand it arrived late.

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At our YMCA’s “toddler time,” my firstborn son had only a passing interest in the nylon tunnels and scooter boards.

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"I always had this thing that death was on my shoulder, 24/7. My dogs, as a kid. My mum. My firstborn."

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Just before Nauzhae Drake, now 26, delivered her firstborn, she called her mother while driving to school.

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