step-parent
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- step-parenting noun
Example Sentences
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The family were told that Sarah had to carry out a "step-parent" adoption when the child was 6 months old.
From BBC
“We don’t use the term stepfather or step-parent in this family,” Ebersol said.
From Los Angeles Times
"Think of it like getting a new step-parent," the actress explained.
From Fox News
Jenner's ex-spouse Caitlyn Jenner, a former step-parent to Kardashian, also spoke about the split in an interview with "Access Hollywood."
From Fox News
Kim walked down the aisle on the arm of step-parent Caitlyn Jenner as Andrea Bocelli sang to their 200 guests, including John Legend, Jaden Smith and Steve McQueen, the director of Kanye’s 2016 video for his single “All Day.”
From Seattle Times
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