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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On top of all that, Jakob played his dad’s custom guitar and Mesa Boogie amp, while drummer Gaugh sat behind his signature green kit.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
His daughter Mariela Nevarez, who helps with his business, often shares information about her dad's whereabouts on Facebook, and a recent update on her father got more than 1,000 reactions.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
His daughter Mariela Nevarez, who helps with his business, often shares information about her dad's whereabouts on Facebook, and a recent update on her father got more than 1,000 reactions.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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