parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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The Imperative to Buy the Best Stroller The baby stroller is only the most visible symbol of the ethos of consumer capitalism that saturates American pregnancy and parenthood.
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JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Right now, there’s a profound disconnect between the kind of person who talks on the internet about having children and the actual experience of parenthood.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 21 June 2024
Like football, parenthood has its share of wins and losses.
—Gus Malzahn, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
And one day that life that waits beyond parenthood will come.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Right now, there’s a profound disconnect between the kind of person who talks on the internet about having children and the actual experience of parenthood.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 21 June 2024
Like football, parenthood has its share of wins and losses.
—Gus Malzahn, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
And one day that life that waits beyond parenthood will come.
—Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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