Definition
an only child: a child without brothers and sisters
an only son a male child without brothers or sisters
an only daughter a female child without brothers or sisters
- "In 1928, Clairette gave birth to the couple's only son Marc, a jazz musician who now lives with his wife in San Francisco."
- "As her only son, I need to take care of her."
- "In 1928, Clairette gave birth to their only son Marc, a jazz musician who now lives with his wife in San Francisco."
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