father

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His mother was a teacher and his father worked in the port.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Jeji's father, Danladi, fears the peaceful approach pursued by activists may not last forever.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

These include the theater’s posh director Meredith Potter; Stella’s bumbling surrogate father, Uncle Vernon; and the heartthrob P.L.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Marc worked for the City of Pomona and also did freelance social media work, according to his father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

‘You said your father was killed by a bear. We know about that bear. Some of us have even seen it.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver