: father
Papa
2 of 2communications code word
Pa·pa
pə-ˈpä 
ˈpä-pə
—used as a code word for the letter p
Examples of papa in a Sentence
Noun
a proud papa of newborn twins
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Which basically was the Marvel post-credits scene hinting that his next franchise role is becoming a papa.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
The proud papa of one-year-old Jack Blues Bieber posted a series of adorable pics of the little guy taking some tentative steps with mom Hailey Bieber on Wednesday (Sept. 17).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Carrington, who maintained a lifelong aversion to conformity, fortunately did not follow her papa’s advice.
—Tobias Grey, Air Mail, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The deals include standard happy hour menu items, such as ham and cheese or chicken croquetas for $2, papas rellenas (potatoes stuffed with either picadillo or cheese) for $3, and ham and cheese, vegetarian or beef empanadas for $4.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Which basically was the Marvel post-credits scene hinting that his next franchise role is becoming a papa.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
The proud papa of one-year-old Jack Blues Bieber posted a series of adorable pics of the little guy taking some tentative steps with mom Hailey Bieber on Wednesday (Sept. 17).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Carrington, who maintained a lifelong aversion to conformity, fortunately did not follow her papa’s advice.
—Tobias Grey, Air Mail, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papa. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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papa
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pa·pa
ˈpäp-ə
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