noun

stepmom

Stepmom (noun) means a casual, everyday word for a stepmother — the woman married to one's father who isn't one's birth mother. Example: “My stepmom picked me up from school when Dad was working late.”

noun

A casual, everyday word for a stepmother — the woman married to one's father who isn't one's birth mother.

"My stepmom picked me up from school when Dad was working late."

"She's had a great relationship with her stepmom since she was little."

How to use stepmom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal, friendly way of saying "stepmother."

When to use it

Informal — use "stepmother" in formal or legal writing.

Common pairings

wicked stepmom my stepmom and dad

Word forms

stepmoms plural

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Etymology

A casual blend of "step-" (a family relationship formed through remarriage rather than blood) and "mom."

Frequently asked questions

What does “stepmom” mean?

The word “stepmom” means a casual, everyday word for a stepmother — the woman married to one's father who isn't one's birth mother. In plain terms, an informal, friendly way of saying "stepmother.".

How do you use “stepmom” in a sentence?

Here is “stepmom” used in a sentence: “My stepmom picked me up from school when Dad was working late.”

What part of speech is “stepmom”?

“Stepmom” is a noun.

What is the meaning of stepmom?

"stepmom" (noun) means a casual, everyday word for a stepmother — the woman married to one's father who isn't one's birth mother.