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DAUGHTER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DAUGHTER?

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Daughter as a Noun
Definitions of "Daughter" as a noun
Synonyms of "Daughter" as a noun (9 Words)
Usage Examples of "Daughter" as a noun
Associations of "Daughter" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Daughter” are: girl, female child, child, baby, infant, son, youngster, little one, tot

Daughter as a Noun

Definitions of "Daughter" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “daughter” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A thing personified as a daughter in relation to its origin or source.
A female offspring of an animal.
A girl or woman in relation to either or both of her parents.
A female descendant.
A nuclide formed by the radioactive decay of another.
A female human offspring.
Used as a term of affectionate address to a woman or girl, typically by an older person.
A woman considered in relation to her native country or area.
A woman considered as the product of a particular person, influence, or environment.

Synonyms of "Daughter" as a noun (9 Words)

baby	A timid or childish person. The baby* of the family.*
child	An immature childish person. When children leave home parents can feel somewhat redundant.
female child	An animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa.
girl	A person s girlfriend. His girlfriend kicked him out.
infant	A person who has not attained legal majority. Healthy infants.
little one	A small amount or duration.
son	A man regarded as the product of a particular person influence or environment. One of Norfolk s most famous sons.
tot	A small amount of a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky or brandy. A tot* of brandy.*
youngster	A young person of either sex. Tiddler is a British term for youngster.

Usage Examples of "Daughter" as a noun

We are the sons and daughters of Adam.
As radon gas decays it produces daughters that attach themselves to dust particles.
Italian, the eldest daughter of ancient Latin.
Her daughter cared for her in her old age.
The heptathlete could become one of Yorkshire's most famous daughters.
A daughter of the dry savannas of Africa.

Associations of "Daughter" (30 Words)

aunt	An unrelated adult female friend, especially of a child. She was brought up by her aunt* and uncle.*
beget	Make children. Killings beget* more killings.*
dad	One’s father. His dad* was with him.*
daddy	The best or most successful person. It s you who s calling the shots now you re the daddy.
darling	Used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Good night darling.
descendants	All of the offspring of a given progenitor.
family	People descended from a common ancestor. The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family.
father	Appear as or admit that one is the father or originator of. His father* was born in Atlanta.*
grandchild	A child of your son or daughter.
grandfather	The father of one’s father or mother. Freud is often called the grandfather* of psychoanalysis.*
grandparent	A parent of your father or mother. It must be a great blessing to have Chloe s grandparents living nearby.
maternal	Relating to or derived from one’s mother. A mother who radiated maternal* concern.*
mom	Informal terms for a mother. My mom* gave us each a slice of pizza.*
mommy	Informal terms for a mother.
mother	Care for like a mother. She didn t know how to mother* my brother and he was very sensitive.*
mummy	(especially in ancient Egypt) a body of a human being or animal that has been ceremonially preserved by removal of the internal organs, treatment with natron and resin, and wrapping in bandages. The mummy* of Tutankhamen.*
offspring	The immediate descendants of a person. Industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution s various socialistic offspring.
parent	Be or act as a parent to a child. God s hand had written in the hearts of our first parents all the rules of good.
parental	Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. Parental leave.
paternal	Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent. His father and paternal* grandfather were porcelain painters.*
paternity	The state of being a father. He refused to admit paternity* of the child.*
procreate	(of people or animals) produce young; reproduce. Species that procreate* by copulation.*
progeny	A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring. Shorthorn cattle are highly effective in bestowing their characteristics on their progeny.
scion	A descendant of a notable family. A scion* of royal stock.*
sibling	A person’s brother or sister.
sister	A fellow woman seen in relation to feminist issues. Uncloseted lesbian sisters.
sisterhood	The relationship between sisters. Canadian feminists acknowledge their sisterhood* with women around the globe.*
son	A man regarded as the product of a particular person influence or environment. You re on private land son.
surname	Give a surname to. Eddie Penham so aptly surnamed had produced a hand painted sign for us.
uncle	An unrelated older male friend, especially of a child. He played uncle* to lonely students.*