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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Her daughter is Lena, and her stepdaughter Sarah (Lawson) is the Police Superintendent. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 11 June 2025 Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 6 June 2025 The stepdaughter is now the grandma, and Lohan and her daughter have now switched bodies. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025 In addition to his wife and daughters, Simonet is survived by two grandsons, a stepdaughter and two step-grandchildren. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepdaughter

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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 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 19 Jun. 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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