family tree

noun

1

: genealogy

2

: a genealogical diagram

Synonyms of family tree

• ancestry
• lineage
• genealogy
• family
• breeding
• origin
• pedigree
• descent

Examples of family tree in a Sentence

A framed family tree hung on the wall.

his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

As a witty nod to the noble milieu and the Sciò family’s former residency, a family tree of portraits by Gucci collaborator Ignasi Monreal, hangs in the piano room outside of the restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Eric and several other men on the family tree have tested positive for the mutation that runs through his paternal grandmother’s line. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

The process of genealogy requires finding these kinds of documents for every person, in each descending generation, in order to build a family tree to the present. — Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for family tree

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee
• assignee

Kids Definition

family tree

noun

1

: genealogy sense 1

2

: a diagram showing family relationships