papa

noun

ˈpä-pə How to pronounce papa (audio)
variants also poppa
Definition of papanext
as in dad
a male human parent a proud papa of newborn twins

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Recent Examples of papa There will be a Daddy’s Kingdom, with a VIP zone featuring a throne-style photo opportunity as well as treats, games, giveaways and pampering experiences just for papa. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026 The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas. — Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The deals include standard happy hour menu items, such as ham and cheese or chicken croquetas for $2, papas rellenas (potatoes stuffed with either picadillo or cheese) for $3, and ham and cheese, vegetarian or beef empanadas for $4. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 Which basically was the Marvel post-credits scene hinting that his next franchise role is becoming a papa. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for papa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papa
  1. dad
  2. father
  3. daddy
Noun
  • Sawyer Strosnider stepped into the batter’s box for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday afternoon with his mom, Kandi, in the second row behind home plate, and his dad, Scott, a few hundred feet away in the right-field bleachers.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The kitten's strengths include climbing up the back of the couch, crashing his dad's work calls and shadow chasing.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Nuclear Children follows 18-year-old Isla Sparrow who, after the death of her father in a submarine accident, hopes to escape her grieving family and flee to university.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the story, Ejva inherits her father’s reindeer herd following his sudden death.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of father
Noun
  • So, here’s a step-by-step itinerary that would be perfect for a daddy-daughter day, family outing, date with your significant other, or just to treat yourself.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Douglas has a daddy-daughter date with Carys Zeta Douglas at the Mallorca, Land of Honor Awards on August 3.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of daddy

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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papa. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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