stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
ˈstep-ˌmə-t͟hər 
: the wife of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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The youngster previously joined his father and stepmother for church on Christmas in Sandringham in December 2022 and at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Pageant in June 2022.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Their father and stepmother affirmed the transition.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
According to police, Karen Gordon was the suspect's stepmother and Kera Gordon was his sister.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2024
When Paul and Lisa married in 2016, 11-year-old Ethan who walked his stepmother down the aisle.
—Melissa Girimonte, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
As the stepmother to Moesha (a role played by our first Black princess, Brandy) and a high school vice principal, Ralph’s Dee was a stable presence.
—Evette Dionne, SELF, 21 Mar. 2024
Bucks County prosecutors had identified the victims on Viewpoint Lane as the suspect's stepmother, Karen Gordon, 52, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
The victims were the suspect's 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, according to Schorn.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2024
Stepmother, sister, mother of children killed Gordon allegedly shot and killed his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, inside a Falls Township home on Saturday morning.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Their father and stepmother affirmed the transition.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
According to police, Karen Gordon was the suspect's stepmother and Kera Gordon was his sister.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2024
When Paul and Lisa married in 2016, 11-year-old Ethan who walked his stepmother down the aisle.
—Melissa Girimonte, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
As the stepmother to Moesha (a role played by our first Black princess, Brandy) and a high school vice principal, Ralph’s Dee was a stable presence.
—Evette Dionne, SELF, 21 Mar. 2024
Bucks County prosecutors had identified the victims on Viewpoint Lane as the suspect's stepmother, Karen Gordon, 52, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
The victims were the suspect's 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, according to Schorn.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2024
Stepmother, sister, mother of children killed Gordon allegedly shot and killed his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, inside a Falls Township home on Saturday morning.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of stepmother was
before the 12th century
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“Stepmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmother. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
-ˌmət͟h-ər
: the wife of one's father when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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