stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

Examples of stepson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Tuesday, May 28, the Selling Sunset alum, 36, shared a series of photos on Instagram with husband Tarek El Moussa, 42, son Tristan, 15 months, and her stepson Brayden, 8. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 In addition to his stepsons, Mr. Perlin’s wife survives him, as do his daughters, Mindy Cohen and Elaine Perlin; his son, Howard Perlin; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. George Gene Gustines, New York Times, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepson 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepson was before the 12th century

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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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stepson

noun
step·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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