father figure
noun
: a person often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
Examples of father figure in a Sentence
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
Recent Examples on the Web
What first seems heartbreaking for Ray, who is established as Stevie’s employer and father figure, soon turns out to be an even more shocking reveal.
—
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025
Family and friends of Eastland described him as a father figure for generations of girls who attended the summer camp, according to the Chronicle.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Uncle Ben Uncle Ben, the husband of May Parker and the paternal uncle and father figure of Peter Parker, aligns with Capricorn.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 June 2025
Supercar racing experience: $299 Give the father figure in your life the gift of adventure with Virgin Experience Gifts.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for father figure
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025
Family and friends of Eastland described him as a father figure for generations of girls who attended the summer camp, according to the Chronicle.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Uncle Ben Uncle Ben, the husband of May Parker and the paternal uncle and father figure of Peter Parker, aligns with Capricorn.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 June 2025
Supercar racing experience: $299 Give the father figure in your life the gift of adventure with Virgin Experience Gifts.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for father figure
Cite this Entry
“Father figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father%20figure. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
father figure
noun
fa·ther figure
ˈfät͟h-ər- 
: one often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share