stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsi-stər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

Examples of stepsister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to his brother Ethan, Mr. Carr is survived by another brother, Simon; his stepsisters, Hilda, Jennifer and Christine Speicher; and his mother, now known as Francesca Cote. Penelope Green, New York Times, 24 May 2024 Other members of the cast include Ava Barnes and Lyla Walter as Cinderella’s stepsisters, Isabeth Lamont as Madame, the stepmother and Lucy Martinez, Prudence Munyasa, and Avery Mortzheim, a trio of graduating seniors appearing among the ensemble. Melissa Whatley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepsister 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepsister was in the 15th century

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“Stepsister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepsister. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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stepsister

noun
step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsis-tər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner
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