Definition of PARENTHOOD

parenthood

Plural: parenthoods

Noun

  • the state of being a parent
    • "to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man"
  • The state of being a parent

Origin / Etymology

From parent + -hood.

Synonyms

parentage

Scrabble Score: 16

parenthood: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
parenthood: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
parenthood: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

parenthood: valid Words With Friends Word