second cousin

noun

: the child of one's parent's first cousin

Examples of second cousin in a Sentence

Susan is my second cousin.
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Interviewees include Lamar, who is Keem’s second cousin. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026 Rodriguez is a frequent Tarantino collaborator and is related to singer Patricia Vonne (his sister) and actor Danny Trejo (second cousin). Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 Think of it as the stylish second cousin to hot fudge or caramel sauce. Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026 The royal is 61st in line to the British throne and a second cousin once removed of King Charles III. Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for second cousin

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of second cousin was in 1660

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“Second cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20cousin. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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second cousin

noun
: the child of one's parent's first cousin
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