stepparent

noun

Definition of stepparentnext
as in stepmother

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Recent Examples of stepparent 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 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 When Gabby went missing in September 2021, her parents and stepparents started a nationwide search for their daughter. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepparent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepparent
  1. stepmother
  2. stepfather
  3. parent
  4. mother
  5. dad
  6. mom
Noun
  • In August 1892, Borden’s father, Andrew, and her stepmother, Abby, were brutally murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The news follows an ongoing dispute that began earlier this year between Amy; her stepmother and Levon's widow, Sandra Helm; and two additional LHS shareholders, Brian Parillo and Barbara O’Brien.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepmother
Noun
  • My stepfather’s death and my daughter’s birth are now forever linked.
    — Alli Dyer, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The gunman was offered $50,000 to go back and kill the stepfather but never did, the informant told police.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepfather
Noun
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla were proud dog parents to Jack Russell terriers Beth and Bluebell.
    — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Some parents also came with their children to collect their belongings left behind after the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • Born in Vienna to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Ndukwe learned English at school from an early age and that has helped since moving to Merseyside.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here's what every boater should know As authorities continue to investigate Saturday night's tragic boat crash that killed a mother and her 5-month-old baby, the Coast Guard is reminding the public about the rules of the water.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • All four traveled with mom and dad to the 2018 Australian Open, where Federer participated in the Kids Tennis Day event.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His dad — a longtime coach and the author of a hitting manual — is a Cubs season ticket holder who has been taking him to games for almost as long.
    — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Raquel’s battling that same thing of just not really knowing how, but wanting to be in her version of being a good mom.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of mom

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