single father

American  

Informal, single dad

noun

1. a father who brings up a child or children alone, without a partner.

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Etymology

Origin of single father

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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

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