stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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This moment was not just a reflection of her stepson's happiness, but also a reassurance that their co-parenting approach is working. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Hayek could be seen wearing a strapless red gown, putting a hand around her stepson, who wore a black suit and shirt. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 In Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy Hippolytus, Phaedra, the wife of hero Theseus, falls in love with her stepson Hippolytus. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024 Paterson said that as the teens argued with his stepson, two other adults intervened and sparked the ensuing fight. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepson 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepson was before the 12th century

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“Stepson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepson. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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stepson

noun
step·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce stepson (audio)
: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

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