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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The father from Maine immediately went into the water to save the two children, who've since been identified as his 12-year-old stepson and his 9-year-old daughter, per the New York Post. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 He is survived by his wife, Diala Touré, three daughters, and a stepson. News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026 Your stepson can make it about the money, of course. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Beshara’s stepson told me the experience forced him to draw a distinction. Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepson

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Apr. 2026.

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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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