stepdaughter

noun

step·​daugh·​ter ˈstep-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

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The Cost Of Weddings: Who Foots The Bill? By Darlin Tillery Life & Trends Reporter 0 A mother's decision to pay for her biological daughter's wedding, but not contribute to her stepdaughter's, has led to a heated debate online. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, and is survived by four children, two stepdaughters, and seven grandchildren and their spouses. Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025 She is survived by four children, two stepdaughters and seven grandchildren and their spouses. Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025 Also in the mix are Barker’s son Landon, 21, as well as stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 25, Kardashian’s daughter, Penelope Disick, 12, and eldest son Mason Disick, 15, who is just in front of family friend Carl Dawson. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stepdaughter 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepdaughter was before the 12th century

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“Stepdaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdaughter. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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stepdaughter

noun
step·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce stepdaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner

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