stepsister

noun

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

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Trish Jackson remembered her late stepsister as a hardworking mother who was just getting back on her feet after a divorce when she was killed, according to USA Today. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 This dream comes closer to becoming real when Elvira, and her beautiful new stepsister Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Naess) are invited to a society ball that the prince is hosting. Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 Samantha was convinced that the clue pointed to Corey, a 38-year-old builder who'd owned up to having one birth sister and one stepsister, after Cara flawlessly lied about having only one. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025 In the popular fairytale Cinderella, the titular character was burdened with endless chores while her stepsisters and stepmother relaxed, never lifting a finger. Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 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 4 May. 2025.

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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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