noun
Uncommon
parenthood
Parenthood (noun) means the state or experience of being a parent. Example: “Nothing had prepared them for the sleepless nights of parenthood.”
noun
1
The state or experience of being a parent.
"Nothing had prepared them for the sleepless nights of parenthood."
How to use parenthood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe condition of raising a child — everything that comes with being a mother or father.
Common pairings
embrace parenthood
the joys of parenthood
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Word forms
- Plural
- parenthoods
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Etymology
From parent + the suffix -hood, which forms nouns describing a state or condition (as in "childhood" or "adulthood").
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Rhymes for parenthood
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What does “parenthood” mean?
The word “parenthood” means the state or experience of being a parent. In plain terms, the condition of raising a child — everything that comes with being a mother or father.
How do you use “parenthood” in a sentence?
Here is “parenthood” used in a sentence: “Nothing had prepared them for the sleepless nights of parenthood.”
What part of speech is “parenthood”?
“Parenthood” is a noun.
Is “parenthood” a common word?
“Parenthood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
