stepbrother

noun

step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner

Examples of stepbrother in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Martella voices Phineas and Errigo voices Ferb, two stepbrothers whose summertime adventures are the main thrust of the series. Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Authorities say Watkins killed his mother shortly after moving back into the family’s home with his mother and his stepbrother. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 Her will and trust were drafted to leave her home and more than $400,000 in cash to my daughters and their stepbrother in equal shares. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2024 Her will and trust were initially drafted to leave her home and more than $400,000 in cash to my daughters and their stepbrother in equal shares. Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepbrother 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Stepbrother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepbrother. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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stepbrother

noun
step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrət͟h-ər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner
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