solo parent

noun

1. the usual name for single parent

Example Sentences

The day Deb died, he became a solo parent to their three newly bereaved children while living with his own crushing grief.

From BBC

A solo parent, Francisco wanted to focus on caring for her son, now 10, and her elderly parents in the San Francisco Bay area.

From Seattle Times

It would be wrong to say I never appreciated the sacrifices of a solo parent.

From New York Times

Your husband’s overreliance on screens is complicating your life when you’re on solo parent duty.

From Slate

Plus, when you’re covering for each other as the other one gets some air, you get to find your groove with being solo parent, and the confidence you build that way can make the whole gong show less stressful overall.

From Washington Post