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

In postwar Spain, a young girl discovers a mysterious labyrinth and a magical world while living under the rule of her brutal stepfather. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

The child’s mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, fled the United States along with Noel’s stepfather right before an Amber Alert was issued for the little boy. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

In the immediate aftermath of Wood's death, Gregson Wagner said the two father figures in her life — her biological father, British film producer Richard Gregson, and her stepfather, actor Robert Wagner — came together to support her. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Aubry, whom Berry shares with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, spoke against her former stepfather Martinez and in support of her mother in a declaration filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 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