1. obtained or experienced directly from the original source

1. from direct personal experience or observation

Examples

• She gave a firsthand account of the accident.
• The reporter had firsthand knowledge of the events.
• I learned about the culture firsthand during my trip.
• He experienced the earthquake firsthand.
• The witness testified firsthand about what she saw.
• We heard the news firsthand from the mayor.
• The documentary includes firsthand interviews with survivors.