noun
- people who are married to one’s biological parent but are not one’s biological parents
Usage: plural form of stepparent
Examples
- Many children today live in blended families with stepparents.
- The stepparents worked hard to build relationships with their new children.
- Both stepparents attended the school play to support their stepchildren.
- Some stepparents face challenges in establishing authority and trust.
- The family counselor helped the stepparents navigate their new roles.
- Good stepparents respect the relationship between children and their biological parents.