single father
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of single father
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Though not a figure skater, Alysa Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, has bucked tradition in his own way: He is a single father by choice.
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
Jordan is also a single father to a young son, who has Type 1 diabetes.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 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
Behind Gregor the sound was at this point no longer like the voice of only a single father.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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