Definition

1. Noun:
   • A male child in relation to his parent(s): "son" primarily refers to a male human offspring, a boy or man in relation to his mother and/or father.
   • (Capitalized, in Christian theology) Jesus Christ: "the Son" refers specifically to Jesus Christ as the second person of the Trinity, the divine Word of God incarnate.
   • (Figurative) A male descendant or native: "son" can be used to denote a male considered in relation to a place, group, or cause, implying a native or member.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Male offspring):
• Noun (Theology):
• Noun (Figurative):

Advanced Usage

• "son and heir": a son, especially the eldest, who is entitled to inherit property or a title.
• "He is his father's son": used to indicate that a male child strongly resembles his father in character, appearance, or abilities.

Variants and Related Words

• Sonny (n, informal): a familiar or affectionate form of address to a young boy.
• Son-in-law (n): the husband of one's daughter.
• Godson (n): a male godchild; a boy for whom an adult serves as sponsor at baptism.

Synonyms

• Boy (n): a male child or young man.
• Male child (n): a son.
• Offspring (n): a person's child or children.
• Descendant (n): a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Son of a gun (idiom, informal): a person, often used to express surprise, annoyance, or sometimes grudging admiration. (Note: This is an idiom where "son" is part of a fixed phrase).
• Favorite son (idiom): a man who is particularly popular or favored in his native area or organization.
• Prodigal son (idiom): a person who leaves home and leads a reckless life but returns repentant. From a biblical parable.
• Son of the soil (idiom): a person who was born in a particular rural area and is closely connected to it.

Noun

1. the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
2. a male human offspring
   • their son became a famous judge
   • his boy is taller than he is