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

Examples of stepmom in a Sentence

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The stepmom of two described it as one of her most cherished memories and will remain engraved in her mind forever. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Harris has no biological children, but her campaign has highlighted her role as a doting stepmom. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024 Rupert Turnbull plays a young man named Isaac whose father dies in a car crash, leaving him alone at an isolated estate in the middle of nowhere with a stepmom who never really wanted to be a single parent. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepmom 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Dec. 2024.

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