daughter

noun
UK: /ˈdɔː.tər/
US: /ˈdɑː.t̬ɚ/

  1. A female child.

    1. She is my daughter. [ ] [ ]
    2. My daughter is a very smart and active member of the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. A female descendant.

    1. She is a daughter of immigrants. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a daughter of the revolution, she felt obligated to serve her nation. [ ] [ ]

  3. A female person or group considered as if she were someone's child, often in a figurative or symbolic way.

    1. France is the daughter of the Roman Empire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university proudly claims to be a daughter of the Enlightenment, upholding its values. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

descendant girl

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daughter" in English means: A female child., A female descendant., A female person or group considered as if she were someone's child, often in a figurative or symbolic way..

The phonetic transcription of "daughter" is /ˈdɔː.tər/ in British English and /ˈdɑː.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daughter": descendant, girl.

Example usage of "daughter": "She is my daughter.". More examples on the page.