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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Steven Griffin, 44, was indicted on eight counts, including first-degree murder, after the death of his stepson, Daniel Garza, according to Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser. Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025 Princess Beatrice's stepson is getting some sun during his school break. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 Steven Griffin, 44, faces eight charges including first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 7 death of his stepson, Daniel Garza, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office shared by The Springfield Herald. Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025 In 1995, the elder Broccoli handed over control of Eon to his daughter, Broccoli, and stepson, Wilson. Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 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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