plural noun
Men who have one or more children.
Some fathers enjoy coaching their kids' teams.
Fathers play an important role in child development.
American English
How to pronounce fathers
noun · verbA1Very common word
FAHtherz
/ˈfɑ.ðɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of father
Fathers can be a plural noun or the third-person singular form of the verb father.
Men who have one or more children.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
A man has a child with someone.
He fathers three children with his partner.
The king fathers a child with the queen.
Good to know
This verb is formal; everyday English usually says have children.
plural noun
Christian priests, especially Catholic priests, who are called Father.
The fathers at the monastery welcomed the visitors.
Several fathers celebrated Mass together.
plural noun
Men regarded as the founders or creators of an important idea, movement, or institution.
The fathers of the Constitution debated for months.
These fathers of modern science changed how we understand nature.
Useful expressions
a man who gives someone support and guidance like a parent
His coach became a father figure to him.
the father of your husband or wife
My father-in-law visits us every Sunday.
a day when people honor their fathers
We have dinner together on Father's Day.