stepson

noun

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

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The death was confirmed by her stepson, James Barton. Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025 In this installment, our protagonist Rusty chooses to defend his stepson, who is accused of murder. Marshall Heyman, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025 To that end, try inviting your stepsons over or out to a meal instead of visiting them. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025 In December, Keys shouted out her stepson Kasseem Jr. on his 18th birthday. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stepson 

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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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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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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