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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In June 2022, Farmer spoke about parenting on an episode of First Class Fatherhood, a podcast focused on dads and fatherhood.
—Kait Hanson, People.com, 24 July 2025
Frank was a working dad who was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts at the time.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Brooke has since taken after her dad by joining Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as an onscreen manager from 2012 to 2013.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 July 2025
My dad was an original season ticket holder for all games for well over 20 years until his business was sold.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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Kait Hanson, People.com, 24 July 2025
Frank was a working dad who was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts at the time.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Brooke has since taken after her dad by joining Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as an onscreen manager from 2012 to 2013.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 July 2025
My dad was an original season ticket holder for all games for well over 20 years until his business was sold.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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