noun
dad
DAD/dæd/
An informal word for one's father.
The little girl hugs her dad as he sits on the floor.
Etymology
Dad comes from children's speech, with similar father-words found in many languages. Its nursery origin connects naturally with its familiar use within a family.
In context
Alexander's father was an amazing figure he is such an incredible person that had Alexander not lived we would probably know his dad's name instead and maybe his dad would have been called the Great instead
More examples
- Dad taught me to swim.
- I called my dad yesterday.
- The dads helped build the playground.
Forms
dad · dads
Similar words
- father
- The neutral relationship term, often used in more formal contexts.