daddy

noun

dad·​dy ˈda-dē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

Examples of daddy in a Sentence

I stopped calling my father “Daddy” because I thought it sounded childish. Cook's Tours can be considered the daddy of all organized travel tours.
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Grade the Chicago Med premiere in the poll below, then hit the comments with your reaction to the big baby daddy reveal! Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025 In Reba, Rich played Reba’s ex-husband Brock Hart and Howey played Cheyenne’s baby daddy and eventually husband Van Montgomery. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025 The photo showcased the daddy-daughter duo from their backside as Nick gently held Malti Marie. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 Sarah Reisner is a native Nashvillian who grew up watching her daddy play polo in Nashville. Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daddy

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of daddy was in 1523

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“Daddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daddy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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daddy

noun
dad·​dy ˈdad-ē How to pronounce daddy (audio)
plural daddies

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