family tree

noun

1
2
: a genealogical diagram

Examples of family tree in a Sentence

A framed family tree hung on the wall. his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ vibrant yet dangerous streets, the series introduces a new branch of the Duncan family tree. Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025 The family tree grew a little more complicated between Hannah and Jeremiah’s families over the summer, when Hannah’s brother Stephen Wissmann married Jeremiah’s sister Jana. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Live long and prosper…with frogs There are seven new species of tree frogs to add to the family tree. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024 The kits are fun, unique and perfect for learning more about your family tree. Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family tree 

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family tree was in 1763

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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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