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stepdaughter

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Stepdaughter (noun) means the daughter of one's spouse from an earlier relationship. Example: “He walked his stepdaughter down the aisle at her wedding.”

noun

The daughter of one's spouse from an earlier relationship.

"ICE agents then took his stepdaughter in to get her prints, Edward said, and neither returned. The pair were initially transported to a Rio Grande detention facility, before being transferred to Dilley." — Dan Gooding, ICE Detains Canadian Mom with 7-Year-Old Autistic Daughter (2026)

"Shannon Spann had an infant, Jake, to care for and two stepdaughters to suddenly raise by herself." — Wayne Darsh, A child of war, with a sense of purpose (2013)

"He walked his stepdaughter down the aisle at her wedding."

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In plain EnglishA daughter by marriage, not by blood — your spouse's daughter from a previous relationship.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: stepdaughters

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Etymology

From Old English stēopdohtor, combining "step-" (bereaved, related by remarriage) with "daughter."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for stepdaughter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stepdaughter” mean?

The word “stepdaughter” means the daughter of one's spouse from an earlier relationship. In plain terms, a daughter by marriage, not by blood — your spouse's daughter from a previous relationship.

How do you use “stepdaughter” in a sentence?

Here is “stepdaughter” used in a sentence: “He walked his stepdaughter down the aisle at her wedding.”

What part of speech is “stepdaughter”?

“Stepdaughter” is a noun.

Where does the word “stepdaughter” come from?

The word “stepdaughter” comes from Old English. From Old English stēopdohtor, combining "step-" (bereaved, related by remarriage) with "daughter.".