1. the state or condition of being a father
2. the role, responsibilities, and experiences associated with being a father

Examples

• He embraced fatherhood with great enthusiasm when his son was born.
• The transition to fatherhood changed his perspective on life completely.
• Many men find fatherhood both challenging and rewarding.
• The book explores the joys and struggles of modern fatherhood.
• Fatherhood taught him patience and responsibility.
• He wasn’t prepared for the demands of fatherhood at such a young age.