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.”
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- stepmoms
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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.
