stepbrother

noun

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

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Assuming he’s appointed 27th Ward alderman, Walter Burnett III will be in an even better position than his stepbrother. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025 But just days before the ceremony, his father revealed that a playoff game for his stepbrother had been rescheduled for the same day. Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 June 2025 What Is The Premise of the New Season of Phineas and Ferb? Phineas Flynn, his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher, and their crew of friends are still planning and embarking on epic summer adventures. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025 Ruiz told the paper her boyfriend’s brother and stepbrother were among the missing. Nathan Solis follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepbrother

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Aug. 2025.

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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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