stepparent

noun

step·​par·​ent ˈstep-ˌper-ənt 

: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather

Examples of stepparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Can the child celebrate with stepparents? — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026

And far as legalities go, stepparents have few legal rights to see their stepchildren following a split. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

Usually these harms were inflicted by a caregiver – a parent, stepparent, grandparent or other guardian. — Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025

The singer is also a stepparent to Prince, Kasseem, and Nicole, who are Beatz’s kids from a previous relationship. — Essence, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepparent

• aberrant
• apparent
• declarant
• grandparent
• transparent
• errant
• parent
• semitransparent

Kids Definition

stepparent

noun

step·​par·​ent ˈstep-ˌpar-ənt 

-ˌper-

: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather