family-friendly — suitable or safe for children and families; designed to accommodate the needs of families with children
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: suitable or safe for children and families; designed to accommodate the needs of families with children
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæməli ˈfrendli/
Example Sentences
- The new shopping mall claims to be family-friendly, but the kids' play area is smaller than my bathroom.
- Many hotels now offer family-friendly packages that include childcare services and special menus.
- She chose a family-friendly workplace that offers flexible hours and on-site daycare.
family-friendly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfæməli ˈfrendli/]
suitable or safe for children and families; designed to accommodate the needs of families with children
suitable or safe for children and families; designed to accommodate the needs of families with children
The family-friendly park welcomes tenderly, where deer approach friendly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound adjective formed by combining 'family' (from Latin familia, meaning household) and 'friendly' (from Old English frēond, meaning friend). The term emerged in the late 20th century, becoming widespread in marketing and tourism industries to describe products, venues, or services suitable for all family members.
Breakdown
family (household, kinship group) + friendly (welcoming, accommodating) = welcoming or suitable for families of all ages.
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📝Examples
“The new shopping mall claims to be family-friendly, but the kids' play area is smaller than my bathroom.”
“Many hotels now offer family-friendly packages that include childcare services and special menus.”
“She chose a family-friendly workplace that offers flexible hours and on-site daycare.”
“The comedy show was advertised as family-friendly, but my 5-year-old asked some very uncomfortable questions afterward.”
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