half brother

noun

: a brother related through one parent only

Examples of half brother in a Sentence

George is my half brother.
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She’s built strong relationships with her half brother and sister, who both live in California. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Dec. 2025 During the film’s long shot, Bi put Huang on a motorcycle driven by his twelve-year-old half brother, Luo Feiyang, after a crew member briefly showed Luo how to drive it; the apprehension on Huang’s face is real, while the glee on Luo’s is, too. Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025 Percy, Annabeth and Percy’s half brother Tyson (Daniel Diemer) will have to brave the Sea of Monsters in order to save their camp and their friend. Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025 Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval will win a second term as Cincinnati mayor against Republican Cory Bowman, Vice President JD Vance's half brother, the Associated Press projected Tuesday night. Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for half brother

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half brother was in the 14th century

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“Half brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20brother. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

half brother

noun
: a brother by one parent only

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