stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

Examples of stepson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The victim was attending the graduation of her biological son when her stepson, Bencomo, approached her, police said. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 May 2024 Scott described being at his stepson’s basketball game two weeks earlier and running into someone who showed him a photo of one such letter. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024 That child was George Rau Jr., stepson of Fred Lazarus III. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024 In addition to his wife, Mr. Robards is survived by his sons, John and Jeff; his stepson, Tim Robinson; two grandsons; and his sister, Brooks Robards. Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 June 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepson was before the 12th century

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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.

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stepson

noun
step·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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