: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner
Examples of stepson in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut now, almost nine months later, her husband and stepson are still living in a hotel room and their family remains separated — even as tourists have returned to the island, many staying in short-term rentals in neighborhoods where Crothers would love to live.—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 The Richmond native has garnered national headlines for his campaign by sharing stories about his stepson, Joey, on the campaign trail.—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepson
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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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