Progeny (Noun)
Meaning
The immediate descendants of a person; "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The monarch's progeny inherited the throne upon his death.
- Her numerous progeny ensured the continuation of the family business.
- The old man's progeny gathered around his bedside to pay their respects.
- After the patriarch's passing, his progeny disputed the division of his estate.
- The celebrity's progeny often struggled with the pressures of fame.