1. plural of father; male parents
2. men who have founded or originated something
3. male ancestors or forefathers

1. third person singular present of father; to be the male parent of a child

Examples

• The fathers gathered at the school meeting to discuss the new policy.
• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are considered founding fathers of America.
• Our fathers fought bravely in the war decades ago.
• He fathers three children from his previous marriage.
• The organization honors single fathers who raise their children alone.
• Many fathers work long hours to support their families.
• The fathers of modern science made groundbreaking discoveries.