parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Most guests arrive within the first week of parenthood and stay for five or six nights.
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Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
Below, read all about their adjustment to parenthood in an exclusive excerpt from his new book.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
Below, read all about their adjustment to parenthood in an exclusive excerpt from his new book.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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