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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My dad revered Mary of Egypt, who was also known as the Harlot of the Desert, and was largely forgotten in the West.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Clint followed in his dad’s footsteps, both in deed and demeanor.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
In September 2017, Sierra decided to live with her dad full-time.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
My dad actually wanted to name me Albert, after Albert King.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Clint followed in his dad’s footsteps, both in deed and demeanor.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
In September 2017, Sierra decided to live with her dad full-time.
—Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
My dad actually wanted to name me Albert, after Albert King.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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