family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially : a man devoted to his family

Examples of family man in a Sentence

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Stan plays a Romanian family man who travels with his five children to live in his wife’s Norwegian hometown. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026 The incident is considered one of wrestling’s most tragic accidents and today, Hart continues to be remembered as a beloved family man and talented wrestler. Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Great guy, family man, had a good time racing with him in the Race of Champions. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The statement also nodded to Kane’s reputation as a family man. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for family man

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family man was in 1753

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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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