stepsister

noun

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

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Cate Blanchett is relatively subdued as Cinderella’s wicked stepmother, with her shrieking stepsisters picking up most of the slack. Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 Cinderella becomes Cinderella, and Elvira becomes the wicked stepsister. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025 Despite this, the family continued to take the stepsister's side and dismissed concerns about her behavior. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Book fans will recognize them as Sophie's stepmother and stepsisters. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Mar. 2025.

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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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