stepdad

noun

step·​dad ˈstep-ˌdad How to pronounce stepdad (audio)
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

Examples of stepdad in a Sentence

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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 Here's the biggest head-scratcher: Because Anna lives at the same time as both Ellie's stepsister and her grandmother, Daniel is both Ellie's stepdad and her great-grandfather. Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024 The full Armchair Expert episode featuring the Never Let Go star discusses her experience with stepdads, her love of directing, conversation about menopause, how beauty is often subjective and more. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepdad 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepdad was in 1829

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“Stepdad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdad. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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