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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His older stepson, Oscar, was able to attend and embraced Fleetwood greenside, but the absence of Clare and Murray weighed heavily. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 Landon, who is the son of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler (and stepson of Kourtney Kardashian), made his relationship with Skyla Sanders public in May 2025. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 In addition to her son, Istel is survived by two other sons, James and David; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Linda Klier; and a stepson, Ed Istel. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Anderson is survived by her husband, daughter Deidra, son Quinton, stepson Adam Flick and four grandchildren. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepson

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Sep. 2025.

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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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