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 student who is accused of opening fire on the campus of Florida State University is the stepson of a sheriff’s deputy and has been involved in law enforcement programs. Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The stepson's former principal said the then-child's elementary school told authorities that administrators suspected mistreatment years ago. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 No war materialized, so there was more speculation: No gangster would have dared to kill Lansky’s stepson, the speculators said. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Further images appeared to show the charred building following the blaze that the stepson started on Feb. 17. Becca Longmire, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 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 23 Apr. 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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