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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Not your dad’s camping chairs, Jasper Morrison’s take on the utilitarian seating is distinctly Scandinavian.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
My dad’s stories about his grade-school experience felt like dark fables, peppered with slurs hurled at him by classmates.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Cusi's mom Sago is 7 years old, and dad Ziggy is 4 years old.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Portnoy, who quit his tech sales job and a $80,000 salary to launch Barstool in 2003, started with $30,000 in savings and a $20,000 loan from his dad.
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Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
My dad’s stories about his grade-school experience felt like dark fables, peppered with slurs hurled at him by classmates.
—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Cusi's mom Sago is 7 years old, and dad Ziggy is 4 years old.
—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Portnoy, who quit his tech sales job and a $80,000 salary to launch Barstool in 2003, started with $30,000 in savings and a $20,000 loan from his dad.
—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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