blended family

noun

Meaning

A family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.

Examples

The movie explores the challenges and joys of navigating life in a blended family.
Many modern families are blended families, formed after remarriage.

Synonyms: stepfamily, combined family

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blended family

noun

Pronunciation: ˈblɛndɪd ˈfæməli

Definition

A family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.

Examples

The movie explores the challenges and joys of navigating life in a blended family.
Many modern families are blended families, formed after remarriage.

How to Use blended family

blended family (collocation): A family unit formed by parents who have children from previous relationships. — "They were committed to making their blended family a success."

Synonyms of blended family

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