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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While the Dutton family tree has been expanding, so has that of the Rainwaters, of the fictional Broken Rock Tribe that continues on through present day in the Yellowstone flagship series. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025 There’s also the matter of obsessively plotting the Dutton family tree. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025 Inside Spencer Dutton's journey: Back to the ranch in 'Yellowstone' prequel Dutton family tree Here's a look at the Dutton family tree, as reported by Jennifer Borresen for USA TODAY. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025 In comparison to the type of report Gaia can create, the typical personalized ancestry report’s scope is incredibly small and only provides a snapshot of a family tree from a particular place and time. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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family tree

noun
1
2
: a diagram showing family relationships

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