noun

stepsister

Stepsister (noun) means a girl or woman who is the daughter of your stepparent from an earlier relationship, and to whom you're not related by blood. Example: “My stepsister moved in with us after my dad remarried.”

noun

A girl or woman who is the daughter of your stepparent from an earlier relationship, and to whom you're not related by blood.

"My stepsister moved in with us after my dad remarried."

"We get on well even though my stepsister and I only met as teenagers."

How to use stepsister

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA stepparent's daughter, who joins your family through marriage rather than birth.

Common mistake

Don't mix this up with a half-sister, who shares one biological parent with you.

Easily confused with

half-sister

Word forms

stepsisters plural

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Etymology

From step- (used for family members gained through remarriage) plus sister.

Synonyms

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stepsis

Rhymes for stepsister

sister lister mister twister meister blister keister minister sinister register magister cloister

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stepsister” mean?

The word “stepsister” means a girl or woman who is the daughter of your stepparent from an earlier relationship, and to whom you're not related by blood. In plain terms, a stepparent's daughter, who joins your family through marriage rather than birth.

How do you use “stepsister” in a sentence?

Here is “stepsister” used in a sentence: “My stepsister moved in with us after my dad remarried.”

What is another word for “stepsister”?

Words with a similar meaning to “stepsister” include stepsis.

What part of speech is “stepsister”?

“Stepsister” is a noun.