English · Family & People
father
/ˈfɑːðə/
[/ˈfɑːðə/]
male parent
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male parent.
Example
My father always reads the newspaper at the breakfast table.
My father always reads the newspaper at the breakfast table.
Etymology
From Old English "faeder," related to Latin "pater."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; informal forms include "dad" and "papa".