stepmother Definition
- 1the wife of one's father after the death or divorce of one's mother
- 2the second female parent of an animal, especially a domestic pig
Using stepmother: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stepmother" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My stepmother is kind and caring.
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She has a difficult relationship with her stepmother.
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The stepmother pig was very protective of her piglets.
stepmother Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for stepmother
- stepmom
- step-parent
Phrases with stepmother
a stereotype of a cruel and wicked stepmother, often portrayed in fairy tales
Example
In the story of Cinderella, the evil stepmother mistreats Cinderella and makes her do all the housework.
a term used to describe a stepmother who is unkind or cruel to her stepchildren
Example
The wicked stepmother refused to let her stepdaughter go to the ball.
unfair or neglectful treatment of someone or something
Example
The project received stepmotherly treatment from the management, and it failed as a result.
Summary: stepmother in Brief
A 'stepmother' [step-muhth-er] is the wife of one's father after the death or divorce of one's mother. It can also refer to the second female parent of an animal, especially a domestic pig. The term is often associated with the stereotype of an 'evil stepmother,' as seen in fairy tales like Cinderella. 'Stepmother' is sometimes used in the phrase 'stepmotherly treatment,' which means unfair or neglectful treatment.
