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 Along with Nina Simon, he is survived by his wife, Deborah Simon; daughters Morgan Simon; stepson Nick Richetta; and granddaughters Rocket Simon and Naomi Richetta. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter has since brought her young stepson into the royal fold by taking him to events like the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, the royal family's traditional Christmas walk at Sandringham and Kate Middleton's Together at Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024 At Cole Emhoff’s wedding in October, Harris officiated her stepson’s ceremony. Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 Ryota’s return also marks his family’s introduction to his new wife and stepson, whose perspectives as outsiders are crucial to unveiling the family’s strained dynamic. Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 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 19 Sep. 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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