stepsister
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stepsister
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at step-, sister
Example Sentences
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A Norwegian body horror film shot in Norway, Poland, Sweden and Denmark, "The Ugly Stepsister" is uterly void of cartoon whimsy and helpful, singing mice, but it does have plenty of tapeworms and maggots.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025
Writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt's gross-out masterpiece "The Ugly Stepsister" jumps off the premise: "What if the story of Cinderella was really really gross?"
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025
Your fiancé has a great imagination, but baiting Evil Stepsister like that will just prolong this plot line.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2021
Stepsister Heather Korbmacher, who works for Bellingham Public Schools, credits all the parents for creating a healthy environment that included large family get-togethers for the holidays.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2013
When Ash simply stared at her, dumbfounded, Clara said, “It may not be your dream, Stepsister, but do not scoff at those who do dream of it.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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