- plural of family.
families
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In The Gambia, the money people use to feed their families is known colloquially as "fish money".
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“It was only made possible by the overwhelming support of car enthusiasts, mechanics, and families across the state who have passed these vehicles down from generation to generation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Foreign students will no longer be able to bring their families with them and those who want to extend their stay must choose a higher qualification.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Particular concerns have surfaced around the neonatal unit in Wishaw, with clinicians writing to the committee with their doubts about the new model and its impact on families in Lanarkshire.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
A lot of families with kids are traveling—summer vacation and all that.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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