Synonyms for

Cousin

Verb / ˈkʌzʌn / Another word for cousin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cousin is a child of one's aunt or uncle.

Synonyms & similar words

firstcousin fullcousin cousingerman relative kin sibling nephew niece cousin-german cousin-germane cousin-germanic cousin-germanous cousin-germany cousinhood cousinly cousinry cousingerman cousingermane cousingermanic cousingermanous cousingermany cousinship

Synonyms by register

Formal

collateral relative kin relative

Informal

bro sis fam homie

Literary

kinsman kindred

Antonyms

stranger enemy rival outsider unrelated acquaintance

Common collocations

  • first cousin
  • second cousin
  • cousin german
  • cousin once removed
  • distant cousin
  • close cousin
  • my cousin

Word family

noun cousin

Usage note

The term 'cousin' specifically refers to a child of one's uncle or aunt. It is not typically used to refer to more distant relatives or close friends, though informal synonyms like 'bro' or 'homie' might be used in that context.

Example sentences

  1. My cousin and I like to play soccer together.
  2. I have a lot of cousins on my mom's side of the family.
  3. My cousin is older than me and always gives me good advice.
  4. I'm going to visit my cousin in another state next summer.
  5. My cousin and I are very close and talk on the phone every week.

Quotes

  • The love between cousins knows no distance.
  • A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.
  • Cousins are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.

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