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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On July 19, the Dog the Bounty Hunter alum's stepson allegedly shot his son, Anthony, 13, at an apartment in Naples, Fla., leading to the teenager's accidental death. Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 July 2025 Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson allegedly shot and killed his son and Dog's step-grandson, Anthony. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 July 2025 Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, according to multiple reports published Sunday. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025 Louisa Geringer, her 15-year-old stepson and 3-year-old daughter all died; a daughter and cousin were injured. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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 29 Jul. 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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