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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Prosecutors didn’t disclose the stepson’s name, but he’s been identified in news reports as Haven McBride. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025 The whole experience was surreal, and Wilson couldn't be more grateful to the Rangers organization for making his stepson's dream come true. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 14 June 2025 The stepson tried to get away from the bedroom, but his stepdad pursued him and shot him twice in the back, police said. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 McClatchy News is not identifying the man to avoid identifying the 6-year-old, who family said is the man’s stepson. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepson

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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 6 Jul. 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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