start a family

idiom

: to begin having children
They want to start a family soon.

Examples of start a family in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The 2024 report from the website Best Ontario Casino Sites found that this generation is reluctant to start a family due to the rising cost of living, making parenthood seem like a financial burden. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 For those who are concerned about fertility or looking to start a family, experts recommend refraining from smoking and vaping. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024 The couple, who had married in 2021, wanted to start a family. Emily Palmer, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Deep in the woods of upstate New York, one T4T couple confirms their desire to start a family through an extraterrestrial encounter. As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for start a family 

Dictionary Entries Near start a family

Cite this Entry

“Start a family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20a%20family. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!