single father
noun
: a father who does not have a wife or partner
He raised two kids as a single father.
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What did your selection mean for you as a single father?
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David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
The show followed Danny Tanner becoming a single father after the death of his wife, leading his brother-in-law Jesse and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier) to step in to help him out.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Now a top barrister and devoted single father to 10-year-old daughter Cami, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Ian does his best to make the most of his time with his son, but the single father has a knack for complicating things.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
The show followed Danny Tanner becoming a single father after the death of his wife, leading his brother-in-law Jesse and best friend Joey (Dave Coulier) to step in to help him out.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Now a top barrister and devoted single father to 10-year-old daughter Cami, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Ian does his best to make the most of his time with his son, but the single father has a knack for complicating things.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Single father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20father. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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