firstborn

adjective

first·​born ˈfərs(t)-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce firstborn (audio)
: first brought forth : eldest
firstborn noun

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As shown on the new episode, both Kim and Ye were in the audience to cheer on their firstborn, with the mogul and rapper — who finalized their divorced in 2022 — taking a moment to gush over North after the show. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025 After Wife's Death In December 2022, Davis also opened up to PEOPLE about the heartbreaking loss of their firstborn nine days after birth due to complications from the dwarfism genes inherited from both his parents. Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Virginia McCaskey’s parents were surprised their firstborn was a girl. Tim Bannon, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 Barkley and Congdon — who met at Penn State University and have been dating since 2017 — welcomed their firstborn, daughter Jada, in April 2018. Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for firstborn 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firstborn was in the 14th century

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“Firstborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstborn. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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firstborn

adjective
first·​born ˈfərs(t)-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce firstborn (audio)
: born first : eldest
firstborn noun

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