stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

Examples of stepson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dontcheva’s death was confirmed by her stepson, the French producer Hugo Sélignac. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

My stepson is sad his own father is also less involved but doesn’t see the cause. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

She is survived by her husband, Greg Pruitt, along with a daughter and stepson. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Floyd is no longer attracted to his wife, has trouble connecting with his teen-age stepson, and owes tens of thousands in taxes—a set of stressors that are ruining his health. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepson

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone

Kids Definition

stepson

noun

step·​son -ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner