firstborn

adjective

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

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Ciara and Future named their firstborn after his father’s stage name. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 29 July 2024 In September 2019, the couple welcomed their firstborn Malakai. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Molli Myers was pregnant with her firstborn when the salmon began to die. Jeff Moag, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024 The firstborn son in each family is christened Diego, and all members take Diego as a middle name. Teresa Grøtan (tr. Caroline Waight), The Dial, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firstborn 

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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 21 Jan. 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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