dads
/dædz/
NOUN
1. Male parents
Men who have children; plural of dad, an informal term for father.
1.1. Biological and legal fathers
Men who are the biological or legally recognized male parents of children.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- mothers
- moms
- mums
Examples
- The park was filled with children playing catch with their dads.
- Many dads attended the school's annual family celebration.
- The children spent the weekend with their dads.
Related Words
- parents
- progenitors
- begetters
- ancestors
- paternity
- fatherhood
- children
- offspring
- parenthood
- grandfathers
1.2. Men who perform a fatherly role
Men who provide parental care, guidance, protection, or support, including stepfathers and other father figures.
Synonyms
- father figures
- stepfathers
- foster fathers
- surrogate fathers
Examples
- The children were fortunate to have caring dads in their lives.
- Their stepfathers became loving dads to them.
Related Words
- guardians
- caregivers
- mentors
- role models
- patriarchs
- parental figures
- caretakers
NOUN
2. Older men addressed informally
Older adult men addressed or referred to using the familiar term dad.
2.1. Familiar address for older men
A casual or affectionate way of referring to older men, particularly in informal or regional speech.
Synonyms
- old men
- old fellows
- old chaps
Examples
- The local dads gathered outside the community center.
- A group of older dads chatted near the entrance.