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

His mother, 41-year-old Cindy Rodriguez Singh, was indicted for capital murder but had fled the country for India during the investigation into Noel's disappearance along with the boy's stepfather and six of her other children, the FBI said. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 May 2026

Diaz’s stepfather darted out onto the fire escape, survived and was seen by neighbors outside the building desperately searching for his wife and stepdaughter, heartbroken neighbors recalled. —Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026

Twain’s mother and stepfather died in 1987 in a collision with a logging truck in Ontario, Canada when Shania was 22, forcing her to put her music career on hold to raise younger siblings. —Lisa Gutierrez may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026

Díaz’s stepfather managed to get away via the outside fire escape. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 May 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