stepbrother

noun

step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
Synonyms of stepbrothernext
: a son of one's stepparent : the stepson of one's parent

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Jun. 2026.

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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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