Family Vocabulary
Family members
Learn essential family vocabulary words in English, including names for relatives and common family terms, with simple definitions and examples.
Mother |
Father |
Daughter |
Son |
Baby |
Wife |
Husband |
Sister |
Brother |
Grandmother |
Grandfather |
Granddaughter |
Grandson |
Aunt |
Uncle |
Cousin |
Explanation
Mother: A woman who has a child.
Example: My mother cooks dinner every night.
Father: A man who has a child.
Example: My father drives me to school.
Daughter: A girl who is someone’s child.
Example: They have one daughter and one son.
Son: A boy who is someone’s child.
Example: Her son is six years old.
Baby: A very young child.
Example: The baby is sleeping now.
Wife: A woman who is married.
Example: His wife is very friendly.
Husband: A man who is married.
Example: Her husband works at a hospital.
Sister: A girl or woman who has the same parents as you.
Example: My sister is older than me.
Brother: A boy or man who has the same parents as you.
Example: I play soccer with my brother.
Grandmother: Your mother’s or father’s mother.
Example: My grandmother makes the best cookies.
Grandfather: Your mother’s or father’s father.
Example: My grandfather tells funny stories.
Granddaughter: A girl who is the child of your son or daughter.
Example: She loves her little granddaughter.
Grandson: A boy who is the child of your son or daughter.
Example: His grandson is learning to walk.
Aunt: Your mother’s or father’s sister.
Example: My aunt is coming to visit us.
Uncle: Your mother’s or father’s brother.
Example: My uncle lives in Canada.
Cousin: The child of your aunt or uncle.
Example: I play video games with my cousin.
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