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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The fundraiser says Dileo, a single father, is now facing the financial burden of bringing his son home to Florida, in addition to funeral, burial and other unexpected expenses. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Adding to her disorientation is Kenny, the nerdy boy next door who’s now a single father and beloved member of the community. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 The latter show, which premiered in 2022, was partially informed by his own experience as a single father who gained primary custody of his three young children following his 2001 divorce. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for single father

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“Single father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20father. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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