family friend

noun

: a person who has known and spent time with one's family
She is a family friend.

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The legendary singer was Cyrus' godmother and a longtime family friend of their parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The killings wiped out members from four generations, said Jennifer Mercer, a neighbor and family friend who set up an online fundraiser to help cover funeral costs and other expenses and was authorized to release the details. — David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Samantha Osborn, the family friend who created the GoFundMe, said Neeka was airlifted twice, first to Idaho Falls and then to Salt Lake City. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 But the life-changing day turned in an instant as an 8-year-old struggled in the surf at Riviera Beach, family friend Josh Collette quickly jumping in to help. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for family friend

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“Family friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20friend. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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