1. a male offspring; a boy or man in relation to his parents
2. a male descendant
3. a man considered as if in a relationship of child to parent
Usage: often used as a form of address

Examples

• Their son is studying medicine at university.
• He has two daughters and one son.
• The king’s son will inherit the throne.
• Come here, son, and help me with this.
• He was like a son to me after his father died.
• The sons and daughters of immigrants often succeed in America.