stepdad

noun

step·​dad ˈstep-ˌdad How to pronounce stepdad (audio)
plural stepdads
: stepfather
When I was 18, my mama got remarried. My stepdad and I get along really well, so no problems there.Ithaca Journal

Examples of stepdad in a Sentence

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While the family was at Red Robin one evening, her stepdad, Peter Avillanoza, began talking about algebra. Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The sound of chimes at the door interrupted – the girl’s stepdad arriving to get her. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 For Your Stepdad Happy birthday to a wonderful stepdad! Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 Robert was remembered as a proud stepdad who served nine years in the Navy and loved reading, per the obituary. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepdad

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepdad was in 1829

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“Stepdad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdad. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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