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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Then, the group will convene for a discussion about a topic related to pregnancy or parenthood.
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
The former secret service agent talks about his unconventional path to parenthood, and his new children's book.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Underneath the broad comedy, the sagging and the seeping, Meat Suit is about that sense of loss — or rather, of constant flux, root-level change that, in truth, is always going on in our physical and ephemeral selves, but that the upending jolt of parenthood brings right to the surface.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby Frida, in a response to the backlash, says the brand has always used humor to discuss the messier aspects of parenthood.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
The former secret service agent talks about his unconventional path to parenthood, and his new children's book.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Underneath the broad comedy, the sagging and the seeping, Meat Suit is about that sense of loss — or rather, of constant flux, root-level change that, in truth, is always going on in our physical and ephemeral selves, but that the upending jolt of parenthood brings right to the surface.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby Frida, in a response to the backlash, says the brand has always used humor to discuss the messier aspects of parenthood.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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 14 Mar. 2026.
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