stepmother

[ step-muhth-er ]

noun

1. the wife, by a later marriage, of one's parent.

stepmother

/ ˈstɛpˌmʌðə /

noun

1. a woman who has married one's father after the death or divorce of one's mother

Other Words From

• step·moth·er·ly adverb
• step·moth·er·li·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepmother¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English stepmoder, Old English stēopmōdor; step- + mother ¹( def )

Example Sentences

A court heard Sara was hooded, burned and beaten over a two-year period as her father, stepmother and uncle stand trial for her murder, which they deny.

From BBC

A 10-year-old girl who allegedly died at the hands of her father, stepmother and uncle had more than 70 new external injuries when her body was found, a court has heard.

From BBC

A 10-year-old girl who allegedly died at the hands of her father, stepmother and uncle wore a hijab to hide facial injuries she received in the lead up to her death, a court has heard.

From BBC

She's frequently said how much being a stepmother means to her and that's its one of the most important roles in her life.

From Salon

Madonna's stepmother Joan also died from cancer recently, and the star's older brother Anthony died early last year.

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