co-parent

or co·par·ent

[ noun koh-pair-uhnt, -par-, koh-pair-, -par-; verb koh-pair-uhnt, -par- ]

noun

1. a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.

verb (used with object)

1. to share equally with another parent in the care of (a child).

verb (used without object)

1. to act as a co-parent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of co-parent¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“There’s easier days than others,” she said of co-parenting in a Hulu interview with Robin Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times

He is determined to win his family back, but in the meantime, they are focused on co-parenting their young son, Charlie, as Christmas nears.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair said they would still co-parent their four children and continue to work together on their foundation that they have set up.

From BBC

DDG said in his Thursday missive that he and Bailey will co-parent as they focus on their “individual journeys.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, the outlet reported that the co-parents were not getting back together.

From Los Angeles Times