stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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The only funerals Murphy said he’s attended have been for his biological father, Charles Edward Murphy, and his stepfather, Vernon Lynch.
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Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
On July 14, Kyle Smith, 26, visited his stepfather's home in the area of Loop 101 and Seventh Street in north Phoenix before phoning his wife, Elda Diaz, that evening, according to the family.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Tyler Smith, the father of the 7-year-old and stepfather of the 9-year-old, told the outlet that the children were staying at Walston’s home at the time.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
He was released on $200,000 bond, secured by his mother and stepfather, who put up their Texas home as collateral.
—John Annese, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
On July 14, Kyle Smith, 26, visited his stepfather's home in the area of Loop 101 and Seventh Street in north Phoenix before phoning his wife, Elda Diaz, that evening, according to the family.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Tyler Smith, the father of the 7-year-old and stepfather of the 9-year-old, told the outlet that the children were staying at Walston’s home at the time.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
He was released on $200,000 bond, secured by his mother and stepfather, who put up their Texas home as collateral.
—John Annese, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stepfather
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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