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

Clark offers financial support to Floyd, who is saddled with debt and unable to provide for his wife and stepson. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Louisa Geringer, her 15-year-old stepson and 3-year-old daughter all died; a daughter and cousin were injured. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

That led to Karakatal stepping in and getting into an argument before the pair came to blows, the victim’s stepson and cops said. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Cancro’s wife, two sons, daughter, sister-in-law, brother, two brothers-in-law, and stepson all drew patches from the company at various points between 2023 and 2025. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 2 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