: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

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With the 100th anniversary of his birth approaching, his stepdaughter Alexandra Fairweather, the director of the John Chamberlain Estate, has decided to switch things up. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 And, notably, from Maisha Williams, the late Congressman Alcee Hastings’ stepdaughter. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The stepdaughter reported discovering a camera inside her bathroom, the source added. Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Barker is also close with his stepdaughter Atiana, who is Moakler’s only child with ex Oscar de la Hoya. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepdaughter

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepdaughter was before the 12th century

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“Stepdaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdaughter. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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stepdaughter

noun
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner
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