stepparent

noun

step·​par·​ent ˈstep-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce stepparent (audio)
: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather

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Additionally, bonus moms may participate in simple household chores or even family decision making, depending on the family’s arrangement or understanding, but that is usually the role of a stepparent or guardian. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024 Both stepparents redid their wills, writing us out of them. R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024 Both stepparents redid their will’s writing us out of them. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024 One commenter even urged other stepparents out there to take heed and learn from the teen's situation. Erin Clack, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepparent 

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First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepparent was in 1840

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“Stepparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepparent. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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stepparent

noun
step·​par·​ent ˈstep-ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce stepparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather

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