half brother

noun

: a brother related through one parent only

Examples of half brother in a Sentence

George is my half brother.
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Lee Sung-min (Reborn Rich, A Bloody Lucky Day) plays the prince’s father, King Taejo, a man who bitterly resents his son for taking the lives of his half brothers. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 This included one for his younger half brother, Roger Clinton. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 In a bizarre coincidence, King Abdullah became the first king to witness the death of both of his crown princes: first his half brother Prince Sultan in 2011 and then his full brother Prince Nayef in 2012. Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2018 Grande also tagged her half brother, Frankie Grande, a Broadway and screen star in his own right. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for half brother 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half brother was in the 14th century

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“Half brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20brother. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

half brother

noun
: a brother by one parent only

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