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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Before starring on the hit show alongside her real-life stepson, Cassidy, Jones — who had a musical background — garnered critical acclaim and an Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress performance in Elmer Gantry. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Combs’ stepson Quincy Brown, whose mother is the late model and actress Kim Porter, and Combs’ oldest son Justin acknowledged the mogul’s imperfections but praised him as a father. Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 The judge also received letters from Combs’s mother, Janice Combs, and his sister Keisha Combs-Dent, as well as producer Dallas Austin, and Diddy’s stepson with the late Kim Porter, Quincy Brown. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025 But as for Queen Camilla, that relationship with her stepsons will probably only be cordial, at best. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepson

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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 30 Sep. 2025.

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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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