Definition

informal
a male parent father entry 1 sense 1 //My mom swam and played soccer, my dad surfed, and my brother played basketball. — Shannon Griggs //Don't get me wrong, I'm a good dad who maintains a cheerful household and greets parenthood with a smile and an open heart. — Ron Harris —often used as a name //When is Dad getting home? //Dad, can you give me a ride?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Examples

//Her mom and dad both said she can't go.
//my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

probably baby talk

dad

noun

Synonyms

dad

noun

ˈdad

plural dads

informal
a male parent father entry 1 sense 1 //My mom swam and played soccer, my dad surfed, and my brother played basketball. — Shannon Griggs //Don't get me wrong, I'm a good dad who maintains a cheerful household and greets parenthood with a smile and an open heart. — Ron Harris —often used as a name //When is Dad getting home? //Dad, can you give me a ride?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Examples

//Her mom and dad both said she can't go.
//my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

probably baby talk

dad

noun