Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

son

noun
/sʌn/
Definition
A male offspring; a person male by birth or by adoption.
Examples
  • John is my only son and he is a talented musician.
  • She has two daughters and a son.
  • The father took his son to watch a football game.
Meaning
The term ‘son’ refers to a male child in relation to his parents.
Synonyms
  • boy
  • child
  • descendant
  • offspring