stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 

: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father

Examples of stepfather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Patrick allegedly killed her mother and stepfather on Feb. 20 at their home in Carroll County, Georgia. Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025

John became a stepfather to Patty’s daughter Ruby, while the couple also welcomed their children Anna and Ava. —Skyler Trepel, People.com, 6 July 2025

After her mom walked in on her stepfather abusing the girl in 2008, her mother took her to the Rutherford County Sheriff's office. —Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

In 1951, George Rau Jr. and his stepfather, Fred Lazarus Jr. (who founded the retail chain Lazarus, which would later become Macy's), smuggled 10 Italian lizards home from a family trip in Lake Garda and set them loose in his backyard. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepfather

• forefather
• godfather
• grandfather
• bother
• father

Kids Definition

stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər 

: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father