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Definition of stepmom

stepmom

/ˈstɛpˌmɑːm/
(UK: stepmum)
step · mom
Plural:stepmoms
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• noun

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North American An informal term for a stepmother; a woman who is married to one's parent after the divorce or death of the other parent.

Example

"My stepmom helped me pick out a dress for the high school graduation ceremony."

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• Nearby Words

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stepladder
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stepmotherly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century in North American English by combining the prefix 'step-' (from Old English 'steop-', originally meaning bereaved or orphaned) with the informal noun 'mom'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stepmom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stepmom
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