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

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

Gerhardt’s trial began on March 19 and included testimony from Arielle, a 37-year-old nuclear engineer, her stepson and Gerhardt’s son Emile Konig, a responding officer and a hiker who witnessed the attack. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Cárdenas is survived by his wife, Dolores Carrillo Garcia; two sons, Xoan and Alessandro; a stepdaughter, Jessica Duarte; two stepsons, Jason and Jon Paul; nine grandchildren; and two brothers, Frank and Robert. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Instead, Susan personally absorbed the entire $175,000 while the estate remained intact and was divided between her and her stepson. — Stacy Francis, Forbes.com, 12 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