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
Shannon GriggsDon'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 nameRon HarrisWhen is Dad getting home?
Dad, can you give me a ride?
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Examples of dad in a Sentence
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
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And dad leaving for work is a thing that happens every day.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 10 May 2024
The local grocery chain, which has five locations with a sixth set to open this year, is now run by Summer, who ran it alongside her dad until his death.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
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Jim Halterman, Variety, 10 May 2024
The local grocery chain, which has five locations with a sixth set to open this year, is now run by Summer, who ran it alongside her dad until his death.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dad
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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