SINCE 1828
stepping-stone
noun
step·ping-stone
| \ ˈste-piŋ-ˌstōn
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Definition of stepping-stone
1
: a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
2
: a means of progress or advancement
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stepping-stone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stepping-stone
: a large, flat stone that you step on to cross a stream
: something that helps you get or achieve something
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stepping-stone
noun
step·ping-stone
| \ ˈste-piŋ-ˌstōn\
Kids Definition of stepping-stone
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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