English · Family & People
cousin
/ˈkʌzən/
[/ˈkʌzən/]
aunt or uncle's child
Beginnernoun
Definition
A child of one's aunt or uncle.
Example
My cousin and I grew up together and are still very close.
My cousin and I grew up together and are still very close.
Etymology
From Latin "consobrinus," mother's sister's child, via Old French "cosin."
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to the children of one's aunts and uncles.