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

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Elon Musk's father, Errol, welcomed his two youngest children with his former stepdaughter Comments Like his son Elon Musk, Errol Musk has fathered many children. Alex Gurley, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Dea is survived by his wife Melissa Force, stepdaughter Tamara Miller; stepson Dylan Miller and six step-grandchildren; and sisters Elaine Dea and Maureen Dea. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025 In a video shared on Facebook, his stepdaughter Christian Cooper Riggs spoke about his alleged arrest and urged people to support his release. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Ancelotti’s wife Mariann, son Davide and stepdaughter Chloe also testified on Wednesday. Reuters, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025 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 5 May. 2025.

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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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