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?
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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The most important thing now is being a great dad and making sure that the home is always a happy place for the baby.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Owen and Susie were both born in Kentucky when their dad was an assistant at Eastern Kentucky University.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In fact, Owen, a 6-2 forward, will play for his dad next year at the University of New Haven.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
The dad-of-two has spent the past decade covering the fortunes of Liverpool FC across the globe to give fans the inside track on the Reds from the dressing room to the boardroom.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Owen and Susie were both born in Kentucky when their dad was an assistant at Eastern Kentucky University.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
In fact, Owen, a 6-2 forward, will play for his dad next year at the University of New Haven.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
The dad-of-two has spent the past decade covering the fortunes of Liverpool FC across the globe to give fans the inside track on the Reds from the dressing room to the boardroom.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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