first family

noun

a family having the highest or one of the highest social ranks in a given place.
(often initial capital letters) the family of the president of the U.S. or the family of the governor of a state.
a family descended from a colonist or early settler in a country, region, etc.:
one of the first families of Virginia.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of first family¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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Example Sentences

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The sketch, via the eclectic crew of “White Lotus” characters, mocked members of the first family, U.S.

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And wouldn’t it be something for Diane and Verne to host the first family Christmas party in the new house?

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“In the western world I’m confident that nobody has dug into the American first family more than us,” Ziegler said in a interview on YouTube in 2023.

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Crypto poured money into the campaign, now the first family is cashing in.

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The first trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ starring Pedro Pascal, introduces the MCU’s take on Marvel’s First Family and its retro-futuristic world.

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