dad

noun

ˈdad

plural dads

Synonyms of dad next

informal

: a male parent : father entry 1 sense 1

My mom swam and played soccer, my dad surfed, and my brother played basketball.—

Shannon Griggs

Don't get me wrong, I'm a good dad who maintains a cheerful household and greets parenthood with a smile and an open heart.—

Ron Harris

—often used as a name

When is Dad getting home?

Dad, can you give me a ride?

Examples of dad in a Sentence

Her mom and dad both said she can't go. my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom

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There were around 450 Chelsea fans at the game, nine of whom were from the Saffron Blues, including my dad Arthur, godfather Andrew and his son Oliver. —

Lucy Oliva, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 The crime, again, is that Harrison shot his dad in the heart, a mortal blow that, at the time, neither one of them did anything to alleviate. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024 Her dad worked in tech, while her mom, a former dancer, stayed home. —

Dina Litovsky, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024 Over the years, Ava has gotten to enjoy family outings with her dad and sister, including an excursion to Joshua Tree National Park in February 2024 and a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm in California two months later. —

Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dad