family friend

noun

: a person who has known and spent time with one's family
She is a family friend.

Examples of family friend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Prince of Wales handed out an MBE to Claire van Straubenzee in recognition of her non-profit in her son's name Prince William is handing over a special honor from King Charles to a special family friend. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 Fentanyl poisoning In September 2020, first lady Youngkin learned about a family friend who had died. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 8 May 2024 Typically, the ring bearer is a young boy or girl and is either the couple’s own child, a relative, or a close family friend. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 May 2024 Before the balloon release, Neka Willis-Dorsey, a family friend, asked prayer warriors to gather around Zekani's grandmother, Erica Hymes, to lift her up in prayers. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2024 Anita gave these home movies to family friend Sandro Sursock in Switzerland for safekeeping. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 May 2024 The 15-year-old enlisted her dad and a family friend to successfully catch it, WLWT reported. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024 The family friend heard her scream during the call and then lost contact with Russell. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 And a rare first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ($120,000 to $180,000) features a poetic dedication from L. Frank Baum to a close family friend. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024

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“Family friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20friend. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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