daughter
/ˈdɔːtə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: daughters · daughtren
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One’s female offspring.
Noun
Examples
I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A female descendant.
Noun
Examples
Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around the bright city of War Drobe, how would it be if you came and had tea with me?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “daughter” mean?
One’s female offspring.
Is “daughter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.