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.—
Ithaca Journal
Ithaca JournalExamples of stepdad in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Though Stefani shares all three of her children with her ex-husband, Gavin Rossdale, her current husband, Blake Shelton, is a hands-on stepdad.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Your parents are divorced and your stepdad is named Todd, Devin.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The two arrived wearing matching gray suits and with several of Pendleton’s relatives, including her mom, stepdad and brother, in tow.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The video begins with Lincoln offering some heartfelt words about his mom and stepdad.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stepdad 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Your parents are divorced and your stepdad is named Todd, Devin.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
The two arrived wearing matching gray suits and with several of Pendleton’s relatives, including her mom, stepdad and brother, in tow.
—Susan Young, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The video begins with Lincoln offering some heartfelt words about his mom and stepdad.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stepdad
Dictionary Entries Near stepdad
Cite this Entry
“Stepdad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdad. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share