stepmom
noun
step·mom
ˈstep-ˌmäm 
plural stepmoms
: stepmother
Chicken spaghetti casserole: This … creamy noodle dish is one of my absolute favorite things my stepmom makes, and I'd love to make it for you.—
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Homer joined his dad and stepmom on the red carpet for Kinds of Kindness at Cannes Film Festival in 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
From Theresa’s concerns about how her kids will react to her relationship with John to Andrew’s hesitations about Libby’s readiness to be a stepmom, each couple is forced to decide whether their connection is one can last.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Their father, local dentist Dr. Gerry Waldman, remarried six months later, and the young children accepted his new wife as their stepmom.
—August Phillips, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The festival will also highlight a wide range of Oklahoma artists, including Husbands, stepmom, and Ben Quad.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
From Theresa’s concerns about how her kids will react to her relationship with John to Andrew’s hesitations about Libby’s readiness to be a stepmom, each couple is forced to decide whether their connection is one can last.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Their father, local dentist Dr. Gerry Waldman, remarried six months later, and the young children accepted his new wife as their stepmom.
—August Phillips, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The festival will also highlight a wide range of Oklahoma artists, including Husbands, stepmom, and Ben Quad.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Stepmom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmom. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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