stepdaughter

[step-daw-ter]

noun

1. a daughter of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.

stepdaughter

/ ˈstɛpˌdɔːtə /

noun

1. a daughter of one's husband or wife by a former union

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepdaughter¹

before 900; Middle English stepdohter, Old English stēopdohtor. See step-, daughter

Example Sentences

Some members of Mr Tweed's family have since spoken out about the abuse, with his stepdaughter criticising politicians who issued messages of condolence after his death.

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She is survived by two sons and one stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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My stepdaughter recently separated from her husband in Utah.

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It was initially intended as a documentary - the central characters are inspired by the lives of Roy's grandmother and her stepdaughter, who shared a platonic but quietly intimate relationship.

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“I went with my stepdaughter and we went on that ride and it’s great,” Slash says.

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