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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Meanwhile, Travis is dad to son Landon, 22, daughter Alabama, 20, and stepdaughter De La Hoya, 27, with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 What about his son, or his stepdaughter? Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 The professional soccer player previously accused Chappell Roan's security of aggressive behavior to his 11-year-old stepdaughter. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 This will better set you up to have a productive conversation with your stepdaughter about what everyone expects going forward. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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