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

Henderson's stepfather, Jerry Lowe, flies helicopters for the county sheriff's office. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Beckinsale has also previously spoken publicly about grief and changes to her weight following the deaths of her mother, actress Judy Loe, and her stepfather, director Roy Battersby. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Police allege Dudley shot and killed his stepfather, Howard Schofield IV, 47, of New Plymouth, at a home on SW 4th Avenue near Adams Road on Friday in New Plymouth. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

Augustave is also a stepfather to Nunez’s 9-year-old daughter, Sofia. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 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