only son

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a male child who has no brothers or sisters

sonADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He was the only son in a family of five daughters.
  • Being an only son can sometimes mean a lot of parental pressure.
  • She adored her only son and spoiled him constantly.
  • The king's only son was destined to inherit the throne.
  • As an only son, he often felt lonely growing up.
  • They had hoped for a daughter, but he was their only son.
  • His parents invested everything in their only son's education.
  • The only son of the wealthy merchant disappeared mysteriously.
  • Many cultures place great importance on having an only son to carry on the family name.
  • Despite being an only son, he learned to be independent from a young age.