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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But after four years, tension started to build, especially around discussions of parenthood.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
But my subject here is not those desolate and terrible hinterlands of parenthood.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
One of their initiatives is called JumpStart for Dads, which helps new, young fathers adjust to parenthood and learn from the grandpas' own experiences.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
For the couple, their journey highlights the power of rewriting the traditional path to parenthood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
But my subject here is not those desolate and terrible hinterlands of parenthood.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
One of their initiatives is called JumpStart for Dads, which helps new, young fathers adjust to parenthood and learn from the grandpas' own experiences.
—Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
For the couple, their journey highlights the power of rewriting the traditional path to parenthood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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