Meaning: A term for mother in some cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She called her amma for help.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• mother
• mama

Meaning: A young foreign person who helps with child care in exchange for room and board.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They hired an au pair to help with the children.

Category: Family › Childcare

Synonyms:

• nanny
• caregiver

Meaning: The sister of one's parent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My aunt is coming to visit this weekend.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• relative
• family member

Meaning: An affectionate term for an aunt.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Auntie Jane always brings gifts when she visits.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• aunt
• relative

Meaning: Relating to an uncle; kind and friendly like an uncle.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He had an avuncular demeanor that made everyone feel at ease.

Category: Family › Relationships

Meaning: A family consisting of parents and their children from previous relationships.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They created a blended family after their marriage.

Category: Family

Synonyms: stepfamily

Meaning: Not having children.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They are a childless couple.

Category: Family

Synonyms: without children

Antonyms: parent

Meaning: To care for and protect someone or something in an overly indulgent way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They cosset their children, giving them everything they want.

Category: Family › Parenting

Synonyms:

• pamper
• spoil

Antonyms:

• neglect
• abandon

Meaning: A small bed for a baby or young child.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The baby slept peacefully in her cot.

Category: Family › Childcare

Synonyms:

• crib
• bassinet

Meaning: a father

Part of speech: noun

Example: My dad takes me to school every day.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• father
• papa

Meaning: an affectionate term for a father

Part of speech: noun

Example: Daddy, can you help me with my homework?

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• father
• papa

Meaning: A female child in relation to her parents.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is my daughter.

Category: Family

Synonyms: girl child

Antonyms: son

Meaning: The wife of one's child.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My daughter-in-law is a great cook.

Category: Family

Synonyms: son's wife

Meaning: The oldest in a family or group.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is the eldest of three siblings.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• oldest
• firstborn

Antonyms:

• youngest
• junior

Meaning: A parent whose children have grown up and left home.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an empty nester, she found new hobbies to fill her time.

Category: Family › Parenting

Synonyms: parent of grown children

Meaning: a family that includes relatives beyond the immediate family

Part of speech: noun

Example: My extended family gathers for holidays.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• relatives
• kin

Meaning: A home where children have grown up and left, leaving parents alone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: After the kids left for college, they experienced the empty nest syndrome.

Category: Family › Parenting

Synonyms: empty nest syndrome

Meaning: A male parent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her father is a doctor.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms:

• dad
• parent

Meaning: A man who provides guidance and support, similar to a father.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He became a father figure to many in the community.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms:

• mentor
• guardian

Meaning: The state of being a father.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Fatherhood comes with many responsibilities.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms: parenthood

Meaning: The father of one's spouse.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her father-in-law is very supportive.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms: in-law

Meaning: Without a father.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The fatherless child received support from the community.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms: orphaned

Meaning: Having qualities typical of a father; caring and protective.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He gave her a fatherly advice.

Category: Family › Relationships

Synonyms:

• paternal
• nurturing

Meaning: The first child born to a parent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is the first born in her family.

Category: Family

Synonyms: eldest child

Meaning: The child of one's aunt or uncle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My first cousin and I grew up together.

Category: Family

Meaning: A colloquial term for grandmother.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My gran makes the best cookies.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandma

Meaning: The child of one's son or daughter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a proud grandmother with five grandchildren.

Category: Family

Synonyms: descendant

Meaning: A colloquial term for grandfather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My granddad tells the best stories.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandfather

Meaning: An informal term for grandfather or something that is the first or most important of its kind.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is the granddaddy of all inventions.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandfather

Meaning: The daughter of one's son or daughter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her granddaughter loves to play soccer.

Category: Family

Synonyms: descendant

Meaning: The father of one's parent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My grandfather fought in the war.

Category: Family

Synonyms: granddad

Meaning: A colloquial term for grandmother.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My grandma loves to bake cookies.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandmother

Meaning: The mother of one's parent.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her grandmother lives in another city.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandma

Meaning: A colloquial term for grandfather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My grandpa enjoys fishing.

Category: Family

Synonyms: granddad

Meaning: The parent of one's father or mother.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She visits her grandparent every weekend.

Category: Family

Synonyms: ancestor

Meaning: The son of one's child.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her grandson is starting school this year.

Category: Family

Synonyms: descendant

Meaning: A colloquial term for grandmother.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Granny loves to tell stories.

Category: Family

Synonyms: grandma

Meaning: A brother who shares one parent with you.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My half-brother lives in another city.

Category: Family

Synonyms: stepbrother

Meaning: A sister who shares one parent with you.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My half-sister is coming to visit.

Category: Family

Synonyms: stepsister

Meaning: To pass something to a younger generation.

Part of speech: verb

Example: This tradition has been handed down for generations.

Category: Family

Synonyms:

• pass on
• bequeath