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

Henry is a grandfather through his children, son Max Winkler and daughter Zoe Winkler, plus his stepson, Jed Weitzman. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

The new king must steady royal fortunes amid damaging scrutiny of Queen Mette-Marit’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stepson Marius Høiby’s rape conviction, which has eroded public support for the monarchy. — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Your expectations of your stepsons aren’t unreasonable at all. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Though there have been tensions between Camilla and her stepson Harry over the years, royal biographer Tom Bower reported that the queen politely offered the Duke of Sussex a cup of tea. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 Aug. 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