Synonyms of dad

dad

noun

ˈdad 

as in father

a male human parent

my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• father
• daddy
• papa
• pop
• pa
• pater
• old man
• sire
• stepfather
• patriarch
• father figure
• paterfamilias
• father image

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dad

In this place far from home, Tatum is haunted by memories of her sister, frustrations with her dad, and feedback from an art instructor who thinks her work should be more representative of her Métis heritage. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Now reunited with her father, the little girl, who turns five next month, still talks about that time and gets anxious when her dad is running late from work or has to leave home early, Rebekah said. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Guillermo Mondragon Rosales was charged with murder Tuesday in connection with the killing of his 19-year-old ex-girlfriend's dad, Leonel Pavon, who was 53, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. — Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026

Rob Lowe’s son learned the hard way that sometimes dad really does know best. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026