stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsi-stər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

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Psych star Maggie Lawson is also part of the project as Sarah Silver, Lena's stepsister and the superintendent of the Boston police department, per the outlet. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 14 June 2025 Additional cast members include Ashley returning as Kate Sharma, and series newcomers Isabella Wei, Michelle Mao and Katie Leung as Sophie Baek’s stepsisters and stepmother: Posy Li, Rosamund Li and Lady Araminta Gun. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 May 2025 They were introduced through Hudson’s best friends, who also happen to be Fujikawa's stepsisters. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 11 June 2025 Lawson will play Sarah Silver, the strong willed and decisive Superintendent in the Boston Police Department who is Lena’s stepsister. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepsister was in the 15th century

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“Stepsister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepsister. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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stepsister

noun
step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsis-tər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

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