family tree

noun

1
2
: a genealogical diagram

Examples of family tree in a Sentence

A framed family tree hung on the wall. his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Nick Cannon has 12 kids: A breakdown of the TV host's family tree Cannon shares 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 The good news is that the 550 is now an elder statesman on the Ferrari family tree, and specialists have come around to support owners of these altogether-wonderful cars with fixes for about every problem. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025 Consider digging through your family tree for inspo. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025 Is the rest of the family welcoming to you, or does your fiancé’s sister’s behavior reflect the vibe of the whole family tree? R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family tree

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family tree was in 1763

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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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