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

Donte Abdulmalik, Azzubair Outen-Fleming's stepfather, was also charged in the deadly shooting. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Paul Beaulieu, the stepfather of Elvis Presley’s (Dale Midkiff) wife, Priscella Beaulieu (Susan Walters), in the 1988 ABC miniseries Elvis and Me. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Her stepfather, director Roy Battersby, died in January 2024. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

My stepfather’s death and my daughter’s birth are now forever linked. — Alli Dyer, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 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