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 Word Forms

• stepmotherly adverb
• stepmotherliness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepmother¹

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

Example Sentences

Appointing an executor: Your father’s death renders your stepmother’s power of attorney void.

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Christopher Hackman has reportedly hired a lawyer, leading to speculation that he might contest some aspect of his father’s or stepmother’s estates.

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When her stepmother, Leonore, died seven years later, Annenberg took the helm, broadening its philanthropic scope beyond media, arts and education to include animal welfare, environmental conservation and healthcare.

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“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” Burrell’s family said in a statement.

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Like a lot of teens, Ethan seeks guidance in the online manosphere, going down a rabbit hole of misogynistic comments about his stepmother.

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