primary source

American  

[prahym-er-ee sawrs, sohrs] / ˈpraɪm ɛr i ˈsɔrs, ˈsoʊrs /

noun

1. a first-hand or original account.

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Example Sentences

Throughout the rest of his life, Coe continued to make music, but turned to live performances as his primary source of income.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The Section 301 probes cite unfair practices, such as trade surpluses and industrial overcapacity, with China identified as a primary source of the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"You had listened to the most primary source you could," Sherborne said.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“The magnitude, persistence, and breadth of buying activity have materially exceeded prior peaks, underscoring retail’s role as a primary source of incremental demand in early 2026,” he told clients on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

I took a single primary source, Maggie’s 1888 New York World confession, as the truth.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock