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Papa
2 of 2communications code word
Pa·pa pə-ˈpä 
ˈpä-pə
Examples of papa in a Sentence
Noun a proud papa of newborn twins
Recent Examples on the Web
Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The actor and comedian is a proud papa of 12 children. —Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 The deals include standard happy hour menu items, such as ham and cheese or chicken croquetas for $2, papas rellenas (potatoes stuffed with either picadillo or cheese) for $3, and ham and cheese, vegetarian or beef empanadas for $4. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 Which basically was the Marvel post-credits scene hinting that his next franchise role is becoming a papa. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for papa
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Noun
The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas. —Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 The actor and comedian is a proud papa of 12 children. —Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 The deals include standard happy hour menu items, such as ham and cheese or chicken croquetas for $2, papas rellenas (potatoes stuffed with either picadillo or cheese) for $3, and ham and cheese, vegetarian or beef empanadas for $4. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 Which basically was the Marvel post-credits scene hinting that his next franchise role is becoming a papa. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for papa
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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/papa. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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pa·pa ˈpäp-ə
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