as in father
a male human parent
my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dad
Elise Grennan and her dad Doug Grennan had their sighting near Lake Pamela Saturday night.
—
Jason Rantala, CBS News, 31 May 2026
In fact, both still drive and her dad even flies his bi-plane on occasion.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Kelly and her dad (birth name Bernard Schwartz) helped raise money to refurbish and restore the historic Dohàny Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, through the Emanuel Foundation, named after Tony’s father, Emanuel Schwartz.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
During an October 2022 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Chance opened up about his life as a dad and revealed that his daughters share his passion for music and performing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dad
Jason Rantala, CBS News, 31 May 2026
In fact, both still drive and her dad even flies his bi-plane on occasion.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Kelly and her dad (birth name Bernard Schwartz) helped raise money to refurbish and restore the historic Dohàny Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, through the Emanuel Foundation, named after Tony’s father, Emanuel Schwartz.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
During an October 2022 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Chance opened up about his life as a dad and revealed that his daughters share his passion for music and performing.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dad
Noun
-
San Antonio's roster, meanwhile, features another son of a longtime pro in Dylan Harper, whose father, Ron, won five NBA championships in the span of six seasons with Chicago and the Lakers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
-
Besides Dara’s statement, what TJ says about his own father sheds some light on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
Even after Mando saves him from the arena, Rotta's daddy issues constitute his entire personality.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
-
In Cannes, France Heidi Klum brings her son Henry and husband Tom Kaulitz to the amfAR Gala as Gordon Ramsay has a daddy-daughter date night with his girls in London.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dad. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
