papa
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,618 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,204 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk also: dad, dada, daddy, pa, pappa, pop
papa in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Papa Barlasch turned and shook an admonitory finger at the servant, but he said nothing.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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And you said you should have to make us your friends while papa and the grown-ups are away.’
The Two Sides of the Shield · Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge · Chapter 1
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Sadie's papa holds much on that child, Miss Teacher, und all times he has a worry over her.
Little Citizens: The Humours of School Life · Myra Kelly · Chapter 1
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What he seemed to like best--besides sitting up all night till papa was a wreck--was to take walks.
The Motormaniacs · Lloyd Osbourne · Chapter 1
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How hard dear Papa works to get his living; and, of course, I oughtn't to waste anything, ought I?
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1