stepdaughter

noun

step·​daugh·​ter ˈstep-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

Examples of stepdaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sensing that his world is about to shut down in more ways than one, Kristofer ignores his stepdaughter’s pleas to shelter in place and heads to London for a final trip down memory lane. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 July 2024 The couple also shares a teenage stepdaughter who Asomugha had in a previous relationship. Essence, 2 July 2024 Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2024 In the sequel, adult Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepdaughter 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jul. 2024.

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stepdaughter

noun
step·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

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