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

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Wrestling legend Ric Flair's stepson Sebastian Kidder has died. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 She is survived by her husband, her son Ben Charles, and her stepson Sam Fishman. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 His stepson Keaton, whom Eric helped raise, moved out as a teenager, unnerved by Roberts’ erratic and often violent behavior. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024 His ex-girlfriend, 62, and her stepson, 36, were not injured, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepson 

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 10 Nov. 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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