half brother

noun

: a brother related through one parent only

Examples of half brother in a Sentence

George is my half brother.
Recent Examples on the Web She was also raised in Oklahoma but, unlike her half brother Baldwin, spoke very little English. Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024 In addition to their daughter, he is survived by a half brother, F. Brooks Whitworth. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for half brother 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half brother was in the 14th century

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“Half brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20brother. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

half brother

noun
: a brother by one parent only

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