family way
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family way
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024
The "family way," you see, involves rarely, if ever, interacting with one's children.
From Salon • May 22, 2023
“When you do that, there’s no reason at all why you can’t enjoy the holidays in a family way, the way we’ve traditionally done it all along,” Dr. Fauci said.
From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021
It sent her coupons for maternity wear and baby items, much to the consternation of her parents, who had no idea their daughter was in a family way.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2020
We ate the food in near silence, the Korean family way, bent over the steaming crocks and dishes like scribing monks.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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