immediate family

American  

[ih-mee-dee-it fam-uh-lee, fam lee] / ɪˈmi di ɪt ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /

noun

1. a social unit consisting of people who are very closely related, usually including parents, siblings, spouses, and children, or the members of this social unit.

   Benefits include free medical treatment for the employee and immediate family.

   Members of her immediate family and several former colleagues were also in attendance.

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Etymology

Origin of immediate family

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Only the women, their lawyer, “immediate family” and “tax professional” could know about the settlement, according to the agreement.

From Los Angeles Times

Trusts, particularly irrevocable trusts, are another way to handle gifts with an iron glove and keep assets in the immediate family.

From MarketWatch

Being in the same room as an immediate family member but not being able to truly communicate with them is inherently bleak.

From Salon

About 48% of the incoming students are the first in their immediate families to attend college.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only those with immediate family in the UK, such as a parent or child, will be able to use Article 8 as grounds to stay.

From BBC