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

The family of a 30-year-old man killed in a triple shooting in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood is demanding answers nearly a week after the gunfire also injured his 12-year-old stepson and a woman. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Winkler has been married to wife Stacey Weitzman since 1978 and has two adult children and a stepson with her. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

In the years since, Wilson has been open about his relationship with his stepson. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 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

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