stepdaughter
noun
step·daugh·ter
ˈstep-ˌdȯ-tər 
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner
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On an episode of the Dumb Blonde podcast, Bunnie Xo opened up about her relationship with her stepdaughter and Bailee’s biological mother, Felicia.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
In addition to his son, Marty is survived by his partner, Patti Sherman; a daughter, Angie Balius; another son, Eric; a stepdaughter, Heather Ziron; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Doug.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Their eldest, his stepdaughter, who soon turns 14, no longer has either of her biological parents.
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Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
DeVaux, the first female trainer to win a Kentucky Derby, is engulfed in embraces, including from her stepdaughter, who is crying hysterically.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
In addition to his son, Marty is survived by his partner, Patti Sherman; a daughter, Angie Balius; another son, Eric; a stepdaughter, Heather Ziron; nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Doug.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Their eldest, his stepdaughter, who soon turns 14, no longer has either of her biological parents.
—
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
DeVaux, the first female trainer to win a Kentucky Derby, is engulfed in embraces, including from her stepdaughter, who is crying hysterically.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stepdaughter
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“Stepdaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdaughter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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stepdaughter
noun
step·daugh·ter
-ˌdȯt-ər
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner
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