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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Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
His protagonist isn’t exactly ready for parenthood, though.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
And then there’s the newfound stressors of parenthood.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Novels like Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch depict the surreal and alienating days of early parenthood with an eye to de-glamorizing the post-partum experience.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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