stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 

: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father

Examples of stepfather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After his mother remarried, the family moved up to rural Illinois, where Kimbrough’s stepfather was a pastor. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

Her stepfather, Delgado said, was arrested near a Publix supermarket as he was headed to a mechanic. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Wells had left his keys in Pitalo’s bedroom and they were turned over to Wells’ stepfather, attorneys added. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Daisy was Lizzie’s stepsister through her stepfather Jim Lemay, played by Anthony Addabbo. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepfather

• forefather
• godfather
• grandfather
• bother
• father

Kids Definition

stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər 

: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father