stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

Examples of stepson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Floyd is no longer attracted to his wife, has trouble connecting with his teen-age stepson, and owes tens of thousands in taxes—a set of stressors that are ruining his health. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Some of that money was intended for then-President Maduro’s three stepsons, according to sources familiar with the investigation. — Jay Weaver july 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Pruitt was married, and had a daughter and a stepson, her father told the New York Times. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 July 2026

Shaq also has a stepson, Myles, from Shaunie’s previous relationship, and a daughter, Taahirah, with his former girlfriend, Arnetta Yardbourgh. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepson

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone

Kids Definition

stepson

noun

step·​son -ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner