family way

Definition of family way

: condition of being pregnant —used with in and the or ashe is in a family way

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noticing the telltale bump, we guessed that she was in the family way again

Recent Examples on the Web The Browning family way Barry Browning would have named all of his sons Barry if his wife and mother had allowed him. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, "Ohio State football’s Baron Browning went from feeling abandoned in Columbus to a blazing young bull," 10 Oct. 2019 The time commitment to be a good head coach takes me away from my family way too much. — Eric Hickey, Cincinnati.com, "Hamilton basketball coach Sean Van Winkle resigns," 2 Apr. 2018 Wisconsin's in a family way, according to a new survey. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Family affair: Survey ranks Wisconsin No. 6 among best states for raising a family," 8 Jan. 2018 The time commitment to be a good head coach takes me away from my family way too much. — Eric Hickey, Cincinnati.com, "Hamilton basketball coach Sean Van Winkle resigns," 2 Apr. 2018 Wisconsin's in a family way, according to a new survey. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Family affair: Survey ranks Wisconsin No. 6 among best states for raising a family," 8 Jan. 2018 Khloe, 33, is also in a family way with baller boyfriend Tristan Thompson. — Madeleine Marr, miamiherald, "The Kardashians are multiplying! Three babies (reportedly) on the way," 28 Sep. 2017

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“Family way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20way. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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