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

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However, things took a turn when the stepmom misunderstood the situation. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 In the Thanksgiving post, featuring photos taken on a family farm, Madonna reflected on a year of loss — including the deaths of her brother Christopher in October, as well as her stepmom Joan in September. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Go ahead and charge that phone before a weekend visit to your stepmom’s sister’s house in Fairfield. Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Alicia Keys is a proud stepmom. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepmom 

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Jan. 2025.

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