stepdaughter

noun

step·​daugh·​ter ˈstep-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

Examples of stepdaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two, who had significant roles at the Democratic convention in August as host and stepdaughter to the Democratic presidential nominee, also wore matching shoes for the show. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 One week after sharing news of his late stepdaughter's death at age 25, the guitar icon posted to Instagram on July 28 and paid tribute to Knight with a heartfelt, emotional post. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024 In The Eternal City, Bautista reunites with his My Spy (2020) co-star Chloe Coleman as veteran CIA agent JJ and his protege and new stepdaughter Stephanie. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 July 2024 Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepdaughter 

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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 stepdaughter was before the 12th century

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“Stepdaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdaughter. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

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stepdaughter

noun
step·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

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