stepbrother

noun

step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner

Examples of stepbrother in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Young’s kinship with her famous stepbrother may be less melodramatic, but there’s a kindred spirit in the rambunctious quality of her music. Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024 Lowe appeared in the 1995 comedy Tommy Boy as Paul Barish, the stepbrother of Farley's character Tommy. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Her nephew and stepbrother who live in the basement smelled smoke and immediately tried to help the victim. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2024 Most episodes follow the inquisitive young Phineas teaming up with his quiet stepbrother, Ferb, in their constant quest to avoid boredom on summer vacation. Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepbrother 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepbrother was in the 15th century

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“Stepbrother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepbrother. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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stepbrother

noun
step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrət͟h-ər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner
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