Stepparent (noun)

A parent who is not biologically related to a child but acts as a parent figure to the child, typically through marriage to the child's biological parent.

Origin:

The word "stepparent" is a combination of the words "step" and "parent", where "step" implies a relationship that is not biologically based and "parent" refers to a mother or father. it came into use in the 20th century.

Examples:

1. My stepparents have always been there for me, just like my real parents.
2. I am so grateful to have such loving stepparents.
3. Stepparents play a vital role in a child's life.
4. It takes a lot of patience and understanding to be a good stepparent.
5. I consider my stepparents as my real parents.