stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 

: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father

Examples of stepfather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An 18-year-old man accused of using a knife, sword and ax to murder his stepfather was formally charged on Monday. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Sanghee also meets her stepfather’s daughter, who has recently taken up painting. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

Its fundraising concerts, popular affairs in the Hudson Valley known as Midnight Rambles — which have recently featured Amy’s stepfather, Donald Fagen, laying down some Bob Dylan tunes — have been postponed in the interim. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Labyorteaux married his wife, Leslie, in 2020 and is the stepfather to her two children. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepfather

• forefather
• godfather
• grandfather
• bother
• father

Kids Definition

stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər 

: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father