English · Family & People
parents
/ˈpeərənts/
[/ˈpeərənts/]
plural of parent
Beginnernoun
Definition
Parents is the plural of parent, meaning a person's mother and father together.
Example
My parents are coming to visit.
My parents are coming to visit.
Etymology
From Latin 'parens' meaning 'one who gives birth'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in family talk.