Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepmother
noun
/ˈstɛpˌmʌðər/
Definition
A stepmother is a woman who is married to someone’s father after the death or divorce of their biological mother.
Examples
- My stepmother is very kind and supportive.
- After my father’s remarriage, I got to know my stepmother better.
- She treats my siblings and me as her own children.
Meaning
The term refers to a woman who assumes the role of a mother in a family, often taking care of children that are not her biological offspring.
Synonyms
- bonus mom
- second mother
- co-parent
