daughter

/ˈdɔtɚ/
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A female child in relation to her parents.

Examples

  • He called his daughter after work.
  • My two daughters live nearby.
  • Their daughter was born in May.
  • Is she your daughter?
  • Their daughter starts school next week.

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girl

Meanings

Female child

noun
family
neutral
A female child of a particular parent or parents, of any age.

Examples

  • Their daughter starts school next week.
  • My two daughters live nearby.
  • Is she your daughter?
  • He called his daughter after work.
  • Their daughter was born in May.

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Etymology

FAQ

What is a daughter?

A daughter is a female child in relation to her parents.

Can a daughter be an adult?

Yes. The relationship does not change when she grows up.

What is the plural of daughter?

The regular plural is daughters.

What is the corresponding word for a male child?

The word is son.

Is daughter the same as girl?

A girl may be any female child; a daughter is someone’s female child.

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