parenthood

noun

par·ent·hood ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d

Synonyms of parenthood next

: 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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Yoder’s book dove headfirst into the realities faced by many women who found the gap between the expectations around parenthood and the experience itself to be leagues apart, before taking an intriguingly magical and brutal detour into primal-scream fantasy. —

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 That uncertainty resonated with Heller’s own experience of the extreme fatigue and mental anguish that are just a natural part of parenthood and long-term relationships. —

Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 Here’s what she’s said about her daughter and parenthood. —

Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024 The topic of aging and parenthood wasn't the only thing that drew Danson to the eight-episode project. —

Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parenthood