Meaning & Definition of word "Daughter"
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Daughter
/ˈdɔːtər/
noun:
- 1. A female offspring or child.
- Example: She has a daughter who is starting kindergarten this year.
- 2. A term used to refer to a female descendant in relation to her parents.
- Example: As a daughter of the family, she felt a strong responsibility to carry on their traditions.
- 3. A female member of a society or group.
- Example: The organization welcomed all daughters of the community to participate in the event.
Etymology
Middle English 'doghter', from Old English 'dohtor', related to Dutch 'dochter' and German 'Tochter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
daddy's girl:
A daughter who is particularly close to her father.
like mother, like daughter:
A phrase suggesting that daughters often resemble their mothers in behavior and characteristics.
daughter of the king:
A title or term used for a royal female offspring.
Related Words
son:
A male offspring.
parents:
The father and mother of a child.
sibling:
A person who has the same parents as another.
Slang Meanings of daughter
Meaning: Mini-me
Example Sentence: She looks just like her mother; she's a total mini-me.
Meaning: Daddy's little girl
Example Sentence: Even at thirty, she's still her daddy's little girl.