fatherhood
3 synonyms for fatherhood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state or experience of being a father.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
paternity
Father-God
How to use fatherhood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
embrace fatherhood
the joys of fatherhood
Etymology
From "father" plus the suffix "-hood", which forms nouns describing a state or condition.
Full origin of fatherhood →Frequently asked questions
What does “fatherhood” mean?
The word “fatherhood” means the state or experience of being a father. In plain terms, what it means or feels like to be a father.
How do you pronounce “fatherhood”?
“Fatherhood” is pronounced FAH-thuh-huud (/ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fatherhood” in a sentence?
Here is “fatherhood” used in a sentence: “Fatherhood changed the way he saw the world.”
What part of speech is “fatherhood”?
“Fatherhood” is a noun.
