daughter — a female offspring of a parent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a female offspring of a parent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːtər/
Example Sentences
- My daughter wants to become a professional pizza taster when she grows up.
- The CEO's daughter started working as an intern to learn the business from the ground up.
- She treats her pet cat like a daughter, buying it designer clothes and throwing birthday parties.
daughter
NOUN[/ˈdɔːtər/]
a female offspring of a parent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'dohtor', which evolved from a common Germanic root. This ancient term traces back to Proto-Indo-European origins, making it one of the oldest kinship terms in English.
Breakdown
Old English 'dohtor' → Middle English 'doughter' → Modern English 'daughter'. The word is a basic kinship vocabulary item from the Germanic language family with roots in Proto-Indo-European *dhughater-.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My daughter wants to become a professional pizza taster when she grows up.”
“The CEO's daughter started working as an intern to learn the business from the ground up.”
“She treats her pet cat like a daughter, buying it designer clothes and throwing birthday parties.”
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