family friend

noun

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

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Jocelyn Xoletl, who joined the office after Navarrete helped a family friend legalize their status, marveled at her boss’ energy. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Kohen was killed and the family friend was critically injured, the lawyers said. Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The legendary singer was Cyrus' godmother and a longtime family friend of their parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The killings wiped out members from four generations, said Jennifer Mercer, a neighbor and family friend who set up an online fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and other expenses and was authorized to release the details. David K. Li, NBC news, 26 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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