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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This dad is signing her up for a lifetime of doing all the labor of parenthood, with none of the enjoyment.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Paid family leave, flexible schedules, and empathy for the demands of new parenthood are non-negotiable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The ‘bros’ have dominated longevity health for too long
That opportunity and the unfiltered realities of parenthood have now grown Frida to more than 150 products, covering everything from conception to post-partum and breastfeeding care, and beyond.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The star went on to touch upon the more challenging aspects of parenthood in the interview, too, revealing to Harper’s Bazaar that RZA initially struggled with the idea of welcoming a sibling but eventually came around to being a big brother.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Paid family leave, flexible schedules, and empathy for the demands of new parenthood are non-negotiable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The ‘bros’ have dominated longevity health for too long
That opportunity and the unfiltered realities of parenthood have now grown Frida to more than 150 products, covering everything from conception to post-partum and breastfeeding care, and beyond.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The star went on to touch upon the more challenging aspects of parenthood in the interview, too, revealing to Harper’s Bazaar that RZA initially struggled with the idea of welcoming a sibling but eventually came around to being a big brother.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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 15 May. 2025.
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