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

Peter, Nissa’s stepfather, couldn’t get past page 37 of the book. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

Anna and Tom’s daughter, Natalie (Lily Collias), views Cady as a source who might finally tell her the truth about her uptight mother and avoidant stepfather. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

During the early morning hour of Saturday, his stepfather fell asleep while sitting at the dining room table, police said. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Dixon, at that time, had lived at the RV park for about three years with the boy and his stepfather, whom investigators believe was out of town for several weeks visiting family. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 June 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