plural dads
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
Shannon GriggsDon'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 nameRon HarrisWhen 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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Unfortunately, Matthew came over to Liz and Derek’s house to bring his dad a favorite snack at that exact moment.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rather, while waiting for the high jump to start, my dad and I watched one of the relays.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
The Batemans ultimately settled in Los Angeles, though little felt traditional as his dad was busy chasing freelance opportunities and his mother, a flight attendant for Pan Am, was gone two weeks out of every month.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rather, while waiting for the high jump to start, my dad and I watched one of the relays.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
The Batemans ultimately settled in Los Angeles, though little felt traditional as his dad was busy chasing freelance opportunities and his mother, a flight attendant for Pan Am, was gone two weeks out of every month.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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