stepson

noun

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

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When asked about her favorite memories with her stepson, Tiffini Beck didn’t know where to start. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 She is survived by her husband, two children, three stepsons, and numerous family members. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 He is survived by his wife, daughter and two stepsons. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 Stein is also survived by his wife of 24 years, Suzanne Lovell; another daughter, Barbara Stein; a stepdaughter, Alice Lewis; a stepson, William Rossiter; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Joy Lodge. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepson

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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 4 Jul. 2026.

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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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