# Daniels

/ˈdænjəɫz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/daniels
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. family name

noun · CEFR C2 · Formal

a common last name or family name.

For teachers: A common English-language surname of patronymic origin.

- The Daniels family has lived in this neighborhood for over twenty years.
- Professor Daniels published several influential papers on linguistics during her tenure at the university.

Usage: Capitalized as a proper noun.

Teaching tip: While 'Daniel' is a first name, 'Daniels' with an 's' is almost exclusively used as a surname in English.

## Examples

- He ordered a round of daniels for the table.
- After a long week at the office, they sat at the bar and shared a few glasses of daniels.
- The lyrics of the country song frequently mention sipping on daniels as a shorthand for a specific kind of rugged, southern lifestyle.

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