stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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Jean Harris lost her stepson, Army Sgt. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 The Boys celebrate their victory with cigars, while Butcher has a sad reunion with his stepson Ryan. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026 Christopher Kepner did not comment on the criminal case against his stepson. Doug Lantz, ABC News, 18 May 2026 His attackers were a father and stepson who had recently been laid off. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepson

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepson was before the 12th century

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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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stepson

noun
step·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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