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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The 10-year-old son of Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Scott Disick joined his stepsister Alabama Barker's boyfriend Scooter Jackson's Instagram Live and addressed a comment from a viewer who insinuated that Reign's father is actually Bieber, 31. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 In addition to his wife, Baena is survived by his mother, Barbara Stern; father Scott Baena; stepfather Roger Stern; stepmother Michele Baena; brother Brad Baena; stepsister Bianca Gabay; and stepbrother Jed Fluxman. Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025 The prosecution is asking that Goncalves’ grandparents and Mogen’s stepmother, stepfather and stepsister be allowed in the courtroom. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025 Following a downtrodden young woman, her wicked stepmother and spoiled stepsisters, and the Prince Charming who changes her life, Cinderella has seen many cinematic adaptations over the years. EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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 22 Apr. 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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