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Definition of stepson

stepson

/ˈstɛp.sʌn/
step · son
Plural:stepsons
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• noun

1

A son of one's husband or wife from a previous marriage or relationship.

Example

"He attended his stepson's college graduation alongside the rest of the family."

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• Nearby Words

steppingstone
steprelationship
stepsister
stepson
stepstool
stepwise
sterbai corydoras

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'stēopsunu', combining 'stēop-' (originally referring to a bereavement or loss of a parent, from Proto-Germanic '*steupa-', meaning 'bereft') and 'sunu' ('son').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stepson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stepson
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