Definition of "family"

Kid-friendly meaning of family, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "family" mean?

family (noun) — the people you live with and are related to.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (fa·mi·ly)

Example sentences using "family"

Grade K–2
My family ate pizza.
Grade 3–5
Our whole family meets at my grandmother's house every Sunday afternoon.
Grade 6–8
Family doesn't always mean the people you share a last name with — sometimes it's the people who choose to keep showing up.

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