stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother and stepfather's relationship as volatile and stated that there was a history of domestic violence in interviews with CBS News, NBC News and Fox News.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Edoardo Mapelli Mozi does not have a close relationship with his father and has frequently referred to his mother’s second husband, his stepfather, as his father.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
On one occasion, his stepfather allegedly abducted Broadnax’s infant brother, Michael, and Broadnax never saw him again.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother and stepfather's relationship as volatile and stated that there was a history of domestic violence in interviews with CBS News, NBC News and Fox News.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Edoardo Mapelli Mozi does not have a close relationship with his father and has frequently referred to his mother’s second husband, his stepfather, as his father.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
On one occasion, his stepfather allegedly abducted Broadnax’s infant brother, Michael, and Broadnax never saw him again.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stepfather
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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