stepmom

noun

step·​mom ˈstep-ˌmäm How to pronounce stepmom (audio)
plural stepmoms
: stepmother
Chicken spaghetti casserole: This … creamy noodle dish is one of my absolute favorite things my stepmom makes, and I'd love to make it for you.Claire Lower

Examples of stepmom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Then came a reckoning. December 5, 2023 What home schooling hides: A boy tortured and starved by his stepmom December 2, 2023 Their sons’ lives ended in gunfire. Michael S. Williamson, Washington Post, 22 June 2024 That's her idea of a perfect Sunday, watching football with my stepmom with a giant mixing bowl of guacamole. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 After all, growing up is already tricky enough—let alone trying to do it with two A-list parents and a stepmom who’s a global superstar. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 16 June 2024 Instead, his, ex, identified by the pseudonym Sarah Smith, allegedly discussed his newfound fortune with his father, stepmom and sister. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepmom 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepmom was in 1914

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“Stepmom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmom. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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