noun
- children who are born first in their families; eldest children
Usage: plural of firstborn
Examples
- Firstborns often feel pressure to set a good example for their siblings.
- The study compared the personality traits of firstborns and middle children.
- Many firstborns develop strong leadership skills early in life.
- Parents sometimes have higher expectations for their firstborns.
- The research showed that firstborns tend to be more achievement-oriented.
- Both firstborns in the family went on to become doctors.