stepchild

step·child

noun \ˈstep-ˌchī(-ə)ld\

Definition of STEPCHILD

1

: one that fails to receive proper care or attention <is no longer a stepchild in the family of nations — F. R. Smith>

2

: a child of one's wife or husband by a former partner

Examples of STEPCHILD

1. The school has long been the forgotten stepchild of the state university system.

First Known Use of STEPCHILD

before 12th century

Rhymes with STEPCHILD

Fairchild, love child, with child