as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parenthood
His advice for enjoying parenthood?
—
Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The elder Browne, who also shares his son Ryan with his ex-wife Lynne Sweeney, highlighted his emphasis on parenthood in a 2021 interview with AARP.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Are all of our eating out excursions related to the stresses of parenthood and trying to relieve ourselves of them with a little real-world exposure outside the confines of our den or the local park?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
As more adults opt out of parenthood, a small but growing group of entrepreneurs is building infrastructure for people whose careers, wealth strategies, and mobility don’t revolve around children.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for parenthood
Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The elder Browne, who also shares his son Ryan with his ex-wife Lynne Sweeney, highlighted his emphasis on parenthood in a 2021 interview with AARP.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Are all of our eating out excursions related to the stresses of parenthood and trying to relieve ourselves of them with a little real-world exposure outside the confines of our den or the local park?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
As more adults opt out of parenthood, a small but growing group of entrepreneurs is building infrastructure for people whose careers, wealth strategies, and mobility don’t revolve around children.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for parenthood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthood
parenting
Noun
-
Jay has spoken out about their co-parenting.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
-
In addition to being partners in parenting, Winter and Sánchez also collaborate professionally.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
