Here are some English words related to the family, including the names of family members, words to describe marital status, and some words related to weddings.
Family members
father (familiarly called dad) |
mother (familiarly called mum) |
son |
daughter |
parent |
child (plural: children) |
husband |
wife |
brother |
sister |
uncle |
aunt |
nephew |
niece |
cousin |
grandmother (familiarly called granny or grandma) |
grandfather (familiarly called granddad or grandpa) |
grandparents |
grandson |
granddaughter |
grandchild (plural: grandchildren) |
boyfriend |
girlfriend |
partner |
fiancé |
fiancée |
godfather |
godmother |
godson |
goddaughter |
stepfather |
stepmother |
stepson |
stepdaughter |
stepbrother |
stepsister |
half-sister |
half-brother |
The in-laws
mother-in-law |
father-in-law |
son-in-law |
daughter-in-law |
sister-in-law |
brother-in-law |
Other words related to the family
to get married |
to get divorced |
only child |
single parent |
single mother |
Marital status
single |
engaged |
married |
separated |
divorced |
widow |
widower |
Weddings
bride |
bridegroom |
best man |
bridesmaid |
wedding day |
wedding ring |
wedding cake |
wedding dress |
honeymoon |
anniversary or wedding anniversary |