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

The video also elicited numerous reactions from people in Combs’ close circle, including Misa Hylton, the mother of the rapper’s firstborn son.

From Los Angeles Times

I am here to talk about one of her children - her firstborn son, Tlohang.

From BBC

He appeared to single out a Florida man, Bill Eggers, who spoke of losing his firstborn son, a commando, in a roadside bomb set by Mr. Hadi’s troops in 2004.

From New York Times

With her own firstborn at home, Klineman admits the pressure is off for “The A-Team.”

From Los Angeles Times

Welker, 47, said, adding that her firstborn plans to name her brother Lolo.

From Los Angeles Times