daughter Definition
a female child in relation to her parents.
Using daughter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daughter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is my daughter.
Example
The couple has two daughters and a son.
Example
My daughter is studying medicine at university.
daughter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with daughter
only/elder/younger daughter
the only/oldest/youngest female child in a family
Example
As the only daughter, she was expected to take over the family business.
daughter-in-law
the wife of one's son
Example
My daughter-in-law is a doctor.
Example
She's always been daddy's little daughter, and he spoils her rotten.
Summary: daughter in Brief
A 'daughter' [ˈdɔːtə(r)] is a female child in relation to her parents. It can be used to refer to the only, oldest, or youngest female child in a family, as well as the wife of one's son, known as a daughter-in-law. 'Daughter' is a formal term for a female child.
