family tree

noun

Synonyms of family treenext
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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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Experts built an entire family tree, dating back to the 1700s. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 Los Dos Molinos gets its name from two chili grinders that were passed down on two sides of a family tree. Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Why scammers love family tree data Cybercriminals no longer focus only on credit card numbers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 That was until Sumayyah died or, rather, decided to die on the fiftieth anniversary of the Nakba, her efforts to produce descendants and strengthen her family tree having failed. Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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