single father
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of single father
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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But Liu isn’t the only single father via surrogacy in the spotlight—TV host Andy Cohen and singer Ricky Martin have each spoken publicly about their decision to go this route.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
California surrogacy agency owner Joy Millan said she was approached by a single father in China seeking to hire four surrogates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
In South Whittier, Adrian’s school was having a difficult time connecting with his single father, who was juggling work and parenting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
Ieuan Hood, a single father of three, is meticulous when it comes to his finances - he knows where every penny is going.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
If this sounds silly, bear in mind that before the development of modern embryological studies, people had no solid evidence that babies are always sired by a single father rather than by many.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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