parents

[ˈpɛrənts]

parents Definition

  • 1a mother or father of a person or an animal
  • 2a person who has acted as a parent in relation to someone

Using parents: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parents" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My parents are coming to visit this weekend.

  • Example

    She was raised by her grandparents after her parents died.

  • Example

    He is a single parent raising two children on his own.

parents Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parents

Phrases with parents

  • a person who has recently become a parent, especially for the first time

    Example

    The new parent was nervous about taking care of the baby.

  • a person who legally adopts a child and becomes their parent

    Example

    The couple decided to become adoptive parents after struggling with infertility.

  • a person who raises a child or children alone, without a partner

    Example

    Being a single parent can be challenging, but also rewarding.

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Summary: parents in Brief

'Parents' [ˈpɛrənts] refer to a mother or father of a person or an animal, or a person who has acted as a parent in relation to someone. It includes phrases like 'new parent,' 'adoptive parent,' and 'single parent,' which denote specific types of parenting roles.