family tree

noun

Synonyms of family treenext
1
2
: a genealogical diagram

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
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His family tree branches over a region that now encompasses southern New Mexico, West Texas and Mexico. Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026 His own family tree was a source of introspection. Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 June 2026 Start by taking a look through your family tree, says Slagen, who loves pairing a traditional girls' name with a family surname or unisex name. Liz Regalia, Parents, 23 June 2026 But on the other hand, there are amazing stories of triumph on everyone’s family tree. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for family tree

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family tree was in 1763

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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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