foster son

American  

noun

1. a boy raised like one's own son, though not such by birth or adoption.

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Etymology

Origin of foster son

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

But we hid our foster sons from the cameras and pretended everything was OK.

From Los Angeles Times

But Seagle stayed behind to shut off the gas and collect a few more items: his foster son’s glasses, his foster daughter’s photo album, the rings that had belonged to his wife’s late mother.

From Los Angeles Times

And, since then, they have kept in touch with many of the young people they have helped, including one foster son who's now aged 54.

From BBC

Then tragedy struck her life as well when her 16-year-old foster son died suddenly from a heart condition.

From Washington Times

Poe had another argument over money with Allan, who removed his foster son from his will.

From Washington Post