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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Modern life, with its ceaseless churn and relentless pace, may make people less likely to pursue parenthood.
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Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Balancing work and parenthood as a physician, for instance, is no easy feat, no matter one’s distance from the workplace.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
For one dad, these surprising statistics about the mental load fathers carry reflect his own experiences with parenthood.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
By then, my writing was being affected by all the stuff life throws at you—and especially at that time the circumstances of parenthood.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Balancing work and parenthood as a physician, for instance, is no easy feat, no matter one’s distance from the workplace.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
For one dad, these surprising statistics about the mental load fathers carry reflect his own experiences with parenthood.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
By then, my writing was being affected by all the stuff life throws at you—and especially at that time the circumstances of parenthood.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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