Definition of stepping–stone
1 : a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
2 : a means of progress or advancement
From the M-W Editors
14th Century
First Known Use of stepping–stone
14th century
STEPPING–STONE Defined for English Language Learners
stepping-stone
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: a large, flat stone that you step on to cross a stream
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: something that helps you get or achieve something
STEPPING–STONE Defined for Kids
stepping–stone
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1 : a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
2 : something that helps in progress or advancement a stepping-stone to success
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