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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And this woman is his stepmom, not his biological mom. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 Catherine O’Hara as kooky stepmom Delia steals the show with a performance that echoes Schitt’s Creek Moira Rose (but with a tad more self-awareness), and director Burton satiates the appetites of old and new fans alike who relish his childlike view of the strange and unnatural. Photo: Marni Grossman/amazon Content Services Llc, refinery29.com, 31 Aug. 2024 Hanging out with his dad, stepmom, and toddler siblings is probably not a great gift for a 21 year old. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Happy birthday to a stepmom who feels like a real mom. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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