family friend

noun

: a person who has known and spent time with one's family
She is a family friend.

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In a statement to The Times, a family friend shared the news of the star’s death. Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Authorities said Brown was a family friend who was at the home with Kamarion, his mother and grandmother. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Authorities told the news outlet that Brown was a family friend to the newborn's family and took the child when his mother fell asleep. Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 It’s grouped with paintings by artist and family friend Nina Bednarski. Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for family friend

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“Family friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20friend. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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