stepmom

noun

step·​mom ˈstep-ˌmäm How to pronounce stepmom (audio)
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.Claire Lower

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The festival will also highlight a wide range of Oklahoma artists, including Husbands, stepmom, and Ben Quad. Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026 Boldy got to spend time with his mom, dad, stepmom and brother in Milan. Michael Russo, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026 Garner plays Hannah Hall, a new wife and stepmom whose world is rocked in Season 1 when her new husband, Owen, (played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) disappears, leaving a note to protect his teen daughter, Bailee (played by Angourie Rice). ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026 Her Delia Deetz, the narcissistic artist stepmom of Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz, was a supporting character who stole the whole show. Jocelyn Noveck, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepmom

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepmom was in 1914

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“Stepmom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmom. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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