stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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The man, identified as an adult stepson of the homeowners, allegedly fired shots into the air after being denied entry to the residence, then broke in and locked himself inside. Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026 My stepson passed away five years ago. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 He was survived by a daughter and two stepsons. Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 Tetleroyd's stepson, Roman Lyubovny, said on Facebook that his injured brother was in stable condition. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepson

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepson was before the 12th century

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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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stepson

noun
step·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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