stepdad
noun
step·dad
ˈstep-ˌdad 
plural stepdads
: stepfather
When I was 18, my mama got remarried. My stepdad and I get along really well, so no problems there.—
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While the family was at Red Robin one evening, her stepdad, Peter Avillanoza, began talking about algebra.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The sound of chimes at the door interrupted – the girl’s stepdad arriving to get her.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
For Your Stepdad Happy birthday to a wonderful stepdad!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Robert was remembered as a proud stepdad who served nine years in the Navy and loved reading, per the obituary.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The sound of chimes at the door interrupted – the girl’s stepdad arriving to get her.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
For Your Stepdad Happy birthday to a wonderful stepdad!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Robert was remembered as a proud stepdad who served nine years in the Navy and loved reading, per the obituary.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stepdad
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“Stepdad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdad. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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