stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsi-stər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

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The rest of us are the ugly stepsister, struggling to fit into the shoe. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025 Ferrer additionally noted that the Fund hosted a charitable event for Ivanka’s stepsister, Tiffany, on her first birthday. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025 Baena is survived by Plaza; his mother, Barbara Stern; his stepfather, Roger Stern; his father, Scott Baena; his stepmother, Michele Baena; his brother, Brad Baena; his stepsister, Gabay Fluxman; and his stepbrother, Jed Fluxman. EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The teens, who were also stepsisters and roommates, per local media outlet WKRG, were found shot dead in their home on US-29 N near Lee Road 2113 in the Beulah community. Clare Fisher, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepsister 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepsister was in the 15th century

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“Stepsister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepsister. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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stepsister

noun
step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsis-tər How to pronounce stepsister (audio)
: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner

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