parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce parenthood (audio)
Definition of parenthoodnext
as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

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Recent Examples of parenthood The couple has been open about their journey to parenthood via social media as residents of California, a surrogacy-friendly state. — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Now, parenthood begins an entirely different approach that the couple will have to learn to manage alongside their professional responsibilities. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026 Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parenthood
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  • By Jones is a writer with a strong focus on health, parenting, disability, and feminism.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • For couples, there are disputes about money, chores and parenting practices.
    — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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