cousin

/ˈkʌz.n̩/noun

The son or daughter of your aunt or uncle.

Example sentence

“My cousin and I grew up playing in the same backyard.”

Plain 'cousin' usually means first cousin. Terms like 'once removed' measure a difference in generations, not closeness.

Related words

uncleA brother or brother-in-law of your mother or father.grandfatherThe father of your mother or father.nephewThe son of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.grandmotherThe mother of your mother or father.nieceThe daughter of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.daughterA person's female child.