Definition of stepson
:a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner
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Recent Examples of stepson from the Web
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David Samson, the public voice of the Marlins who is team owner Jeffrey Loria’s stepson and often his shield, won’t return as team president under new ownership, a source confirmed.
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In fact, a Chicago Tribune investigation revealed Jones had awarded more than $21,000 worth of college tuition waivers to the stepson of a ComEd lobbyist during her chairmanship.
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A Los Angeles woman who triggered an Amber Alert after falsely reporting an acquaintance had carjacked her vehicle with her 16-year-old stepson inside was sentenced Thursday to 60 days in county jail.
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A stepfather (after a fight with his stepson/star Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil) eager to talk to NCAA investigators.
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Approval of her stepson’s union, however, was indicated by the presence of her immediate family, including all her daughters, sons and their wives at both Thursday’s intimate civil ceremony and today’s larger festivities.
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A man was arrested Tuesday after his 5-year-old stepson was found severely malnourished, couldn’t speak or stand and was still using diapers, officials said.
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After going a short distance, Slaughter turned around to face Townsell and begged him not to shoot him in front of his stepson.
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In addition to her husband, Estelle Berg is survived by son Andrew, daughter Karen and stepson Joseph, as well as six grandchildren.
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First Known Use of stepson
before 12th century
STEPSON Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of stepson for English Language Learners
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: your wife's or husband's son by a past marriage or relationship
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