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

Kurin is also senior author of a paper describing the methods that connected the former US president to Hemings’ descendants, which involved delving deep into the genetics of the Jefferson and Hemings family trees. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Of course, one point made in the song is that nearly every American has immigrants in the family tree, however much some nationalists may like to imagine a United States that began with certain demographics in place. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

There will be genealogical resources available on site to learn about the branches of the Hale family tree. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Using a suspect’s DNA recovered from the rape kits, a family tree can be developed to help identify a suspect like Santiago, who was arrested in 2023. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 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