stepparent

/ˈstɛpˌpærənt/

Other forms: stepparents

Definitions of stepparent

1. noun

   the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage
   types:

   stepfather

   the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage

   stepmother

   the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

   type of:

   parent

   a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian