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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My dad’s dosas were perfection—paper-thin, lacey, crispy, filling.
—Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
At the start of the show, Pratt’s character Breanna ends up living with her dad for the first time after her mom moves to Nova Scotia.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
As recently as Tuesday, Justin visited his father’s gravesite before the team’s quarterfinal win to reflect on the program and his dad’s legacy.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Samuel seems to be quite the basketball fan, and has attended various games with his dad over the years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
At the start of the show, Pratt’s character Breanna ends up living with her dad for the first time after her mom moves to Nova Scotia.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
As recently as Tuesday, Justin visited his father’s gravesite before the team’s quarterfinal win to reflect on the program and his dad’s legacy.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Samuel seems to be quite the basketball fan, and has attended various games with his dad over the years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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