parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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The Fifty Shades of Grey actor always looked forward to parenthood.
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Having always been drawn to the majestic appearance of black cats, her path to cat parenthood was somewhat unexpected.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Cotton, of Little Rock, tied the bills to his own experiences as a parent, as well as stories from friends handling the challenges of parenthood.
—Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
In Unfinished Business, Lee and Allen examine unconventional parenthood, career transitions, and the emotional landmines of middle age.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 July 2025
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Emy Lacroix, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Having always been drawn to the majestic appearance of black cats, her path to cat parenthood was somewhat unexpected.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Cotton, of Little Rock, tied the bills to his own experiences as a parent, as well as stories from friends handling the challenges of parenthood.
—Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025
In Unfinished Business, Lee and Allen examine unconventional parenthood, career transitions, and the emotional landmines of middle age.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 July 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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