Family Definition
family
noun
- a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home"
- primary social group; parents and children; "he wanted to have a good job before starting a family"
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents"
- people descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower"
- a person having kinship with another or others; "he's kin"; "he's family"
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera; "sharks belong to the fish family"
- a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
- an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship"
"Family" in song lyrics
See how family is used in real songs:
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"Mr.2Phace sippin alot with the Wreckshop Family"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"The government's way to destroy the family"
3rd Bass — Come In -
"And the Rap-A-Lot family"
4 Deep — Real
Words that rhyme with family
Usage tips for "family"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "family" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for family to find words that pair well.