stepmom
noun
step·mom
ˈstep-ˌmäm 
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.—
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Happy birthday to a stepmom who feels like a real mom.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Bunnie, who is married to country singer Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, is stepmom to Jelly's two kids — Bailee Ann, 15, and Noah Buddy, 7.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
When the misunderstanding came to light, the stepmom attempted to move past it without addressing her earlier accusations, according to the OP.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Buddy’s stepmom, Emily Hobbs, is portrayed by Ashley Brown, who originated the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway in 2006.
—Caroline Howe, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Bunnie, who is married to country singer Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, is stepmom to Jelly's two kids — Bailee Ann, 15, and Noah Buddy, 7.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
When the misunderstanding came to light, the stepmom attempted to move past it without addressing her earlier accusations, according to the OP.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Buddy’s stepmom, Emily Hobbs, is portrayed by Ashley Brown, who originated the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway in 2006.
—Caroline Howe, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Stepmom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmom. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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