stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsi-stər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
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: the daughter of one's stepparent : the stepdaughter of one's parent

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The 16-year-old boy charged with raping and killing his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a cruise ship in November pleaded not guilty to the crime this week. David Goodhue april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 And of course, there’s its Korean stepsister, the Kia EV2. New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Allie Bieber Justin's stepsister, Allie Bieber (née Rebelo), was born on April 7, 2007. Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 That’s because Steps centers on Cinderella’s stepsisters, Lilith and Margot, reimagining them as far more than one-dimensional villains. Ryan Brennan april 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepsister was in the 15th century

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“Stepsister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepsister. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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stepsister

noun
step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsis-tər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

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