family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him

especially : a man devoted to his family

Examples of family man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His father, Omar Durán, described him as a hardworking family man who held two jobs, cleaning a veterinary clinic in the mornings and delivering food later in the day. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 July 2026

In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

From Brooklyn beginnings to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, look back on Davis' life as a family man, music executive, and great friend in photos. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Two men — drunk named Liam, played by Callum Turner, and a family man named Nick, played by George Mackay — unaware of the vessel’s past, are hired by the families of the deceased crew to go out once more. — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for family man

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