son

noun
UK: /sʌn/
US: /sʌn/

  1. A male child of a parent.

    1. He is my son, Tom. [ ] [ ]
    2. My eldest son is studying engineering at university. [ ] [ ]

  2. A male descendant.

    1. He is a son of France. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sons and daughters of immigrants often feel torn between two cultures. [ ] [ ]

  3. A young man who is thought of with affection.

    1. How are you, son? [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a good son, always helping his mother around the house. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boy offspring descendant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "son" in English means: A male child of a parent., A male descendant., A young man who is thought of with affection..

The phonetic transcription of "son" is /sʌn/ in British English and /sʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "son": boy, offspring, descendant.

Example usage of "son": "He is my son, Tom. ". More examples on the page.