step-parent

/ ˈstɛpˌpɛərənt /

noun

1. a stepfather or stepmother

Derived Forms

• ˈstep-ˌparenting, noun

Example Sentences

Unlike her rival Donald Trump, Ms Harris has only been married once and is a step-parent.

From BBC

The family were told that Sarah had to carry out a "step-parent" adoption when the child was 6 months old.

From BBC

Ryanne Seyba’s law firm in Hollywood, Florida, is offering free second-parent adoptions, which are similar to step-parent adoptions, for qualified same-sex couples to help ease some of the stress caused by the possible ripple effects of the abortion decision.

From Washington Times

Ryanne Seyba’s law firm in Hollywood, Florida, is offering free second-parent adoptions, which are similar to step-parent adoptions, for qualified same-sex couples to help ease some of the stress caused by the possible ripple effects of the abortion decision.

From Seattle Times

“We don’t use the term stepfather or step-parent in this family,” Ebersol said.

From Los Angeles Times