stepbrother

[ step-bruhth-er ]

/ ˈstɛpˌbrʌð ər /

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noun

one's stepfather's son or stepmother's son by a previous marriage.

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Origin of stepbrother

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at step-, brother

Words nearby stepbrother

step, step aerobics, Stepanakert, step-and-repeat, step aside, stepbrother, step by step, stepchair, step change, stepchild, step cut

How to use stepbrother in a sentence

Relying on Nancy’s previously unavailable personal papers at the Reagan library and interviews with her son and stepbrother, Tumulty is able to construct a persuasive portrait of the future first lady’s character development.
On the world stage, Nancy Reagan found the role of a lifetime|Barbara Perry|April 23, 2021|Washington Post
Rafi, otherwise known as “Bro lo el Cuñado,” is the brother of the stunning Sofia, and stepbrother to Ruxin (Nick Kroll).
Inside the Mind of ‘The League’s Rafi: Jason Mantzoukas and Seth Rogen on TV’s Craziest Dude|Marlow Stern|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This stepbrother of his was the only tie he had and of course that is not a blood tie.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman|Emma Speed Sampson
This man in the hotel dining room could not be his stepbrother.
Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman|Emma Speed Sampson

Lincoln had his stepbrother, Johnston, first stand "the brunt" of the contest.
Lincoln, the Politician|T. Aaron Levy
The sun sure rises and sets for her in that b'y—an' him only her stepbrother at that!
The Definite Object|Jeffery Farnol
And a fierce and lawless stepbrother drove Æson out of Iolcos by the sea, and took the kingdom to himself and ruled over it.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for stepbrother

stepbrother

/ (ˈstɛpˌbrʌðə) /

noun

a son of one's stepmother or stepfather by a union with someone other than one's father or mother respectively

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