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
  • Sisters Barani and Malu were born to first-time mom Ndari and dad Rakan at the Fort Worth Zoo on July 1 and weigh about 18 to 20 pounds each, or about the same as a large pumpkin, 13 weeks later.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Now dad and mom, who have been transporting them around for years in club softball, will have to begin looking for the cheapest flights to Tallahassee.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • In comparison, LaBeouf has long been open about his tumultuous childhood and has said that his father was a recovering addict, and at times abusive.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Charles’ brothers, Frederick, David and Bill, also inherited stakes in the company after their father’s death.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of father
Noun
  • Everyone has heard of the ‘crazy cat lady,’ but cat daddies have their own cultural stereotypes.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And the Indian Premier League, the daddy of franchise cricket leagues, is now into its second generation of private owners, with the whole shebang valued at $20billion.
    — Matt Slater, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of daddy

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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papa. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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