stepparent
noun
step·par·ent ˈstep-ˌper-ənt 
: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In Kentucky, both biological parents of a child have to give their consent for a stepparent to legally adopt the child. 
Sean Scott, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 Seidelman noted that second-parent adoption, also known as stepparent adoption or an order of parentage, is a key way for LGBTQ parents, and particularly any who do not have gestational or biological ties to their child, to ensure legal protections. Allison Hope, CNN, 10 July 2022 The stepparent might help the stepchild with their homework or some other task upon request, but won’t nag the child to focus if they get distracted. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2022 This could include how kids address stepparents, how often the other parent can communicate when the child isn’t with them, or even children disrespecting the stepparent. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 Mar. 2022 Gabrielle Union doesn't like to be called a stepparent. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 21 Nov. 2021 Your position as a stepparent is both an asset and an impediment. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2021 Your position as a stepparent is both an asset and an impediment. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2021 Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated dependent children will be allowed to enter the country with a fully vaccinated parent, stepparent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2021 See More
Sean Scott, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 Seidelman noted that second-parent adoption, also known as stepparent adoption or an order of parentage, is a key way for LGBTQ parents, and particularly any who do not have gestational or biological ties to their child, to ensure legal protections. Allison Hope, CNN, 10 July 2022 The stepparent might help the stepchild with their homework or some other task upon request, but won’t nag the child to focus if they get distracted. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2022 This could include how kids address stepparents, how often the other parent can communicate when the child isn’t with them, or even children disrespecting the stepparent. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 Mar. 2022 Gabrielle Union doesn't like to be called a stepparent. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 21 Nov. 2021 Your position as a stepparent is both an asset and an impediment. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2021 Your position as a stepparent is both an asset and an impediment. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2021 Children under the age of 12 and unvaccinated dependent children will be allowed to enter the country with a fully vaccinated parent, stepparent, tutor or guardian who is eligible to enter Canada. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
stepparents
noun
as in stepmothers
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- stepmothers
- stepfathers
- parents
- mothers
- dads
- moms
- fathers
- mommies
- mamas
- papas
- daddies
- pas
- mammies
- pops
- poppas
- mommas
- genitors
- paters
- mas
- mammas
- maters
- grandfathers
- grandmothers
- forbears
- guardians
- forebears
- progenitors
- forefathers
- ancestors
- custodians
- forebearers
- antecedents
- primogenitors
