stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər How to pronounce stepfather (audio)
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father

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Tate is survived by her mother, Katerina Tate, stepfather Vishnu Jayamohan and father John Daniel Tate, and her sister, Daniella. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025 Kinman's mother, December Mitchell, and stepfather, Jonathan Mitchell, were charged with tampering with and fabricating physical evidence to impair a human corpse, which is a second-degree felony. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Kinman’s mother, December Marie Mitchell, and stepfather, Jonathan James Mitchell, are charged with tampering/fabrication of physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025 Brashears is survived by his children, his parents, stepfather and siblings. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepfather

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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 stepfather was before the 12th century

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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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stepfather

noun
step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər How to pronounce stepfather (audio)
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father

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