stepson
Stepson (noun) means a boy or man who is the son of your spouse from an earlier relationship. Example: “He treats his stepson exactly like his own child.”
How to use stepson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spouse's son from a previous relationship.
Word forms
stepsons plural
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He treats his _____ exactly like his own child.
Etymology
From Old English steopsunu, combining step- (gained through remarriage) with son.
Frequently asked questions
What does “stepson” mean?
The word “stepson” means a boy or man who is the son of your spouse from an earlier relationship. In plain terms, a spouse's son from a previous relationship.
How do you pronounce “stepson”?
“Stepson” is pronounced STEHP-suhn (/ˈstɛpsʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “stepson” in a sentence?
Here is “stepson” used in a sentence: “He treats his stepson exactly like his own child.”
What part of speech is “stepson”?
“Stepson” is a noun.
Where does the word “stepson” come from?
The word “stepson” comes from Old English. From Old English steopsunu, combining step- (gained through remarriage) with son.