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

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In addition to her son William, Ms. Bryant is survived by another son, Robert Green Jr.; two daughters, Gloria and Barbara; two stepdaughters; and seven grandchildren. Anita Gates, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Williams started a coconut plantation on the atoll, which his stepdaughter Marjorie Duran (sometimes spelled Doran) inherited and took over upon his death in 1937. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 Use These 5 Tips To Address Communication Issues In Relationships By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 A woman's decision to leave her husband and stepdaughter stranded at a gas station on Christmas Day has sparked widespread praise and support among viewers online. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 In November, Heather opened up about her stepdaughter Taylor's absence from the family's Thanksgiving. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepdaughter 

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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