stepdaughter

American

[step-daw-ter] / ˈstɛpˌdɔ tər /

noun

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

stepdaughter British

/ ˈstɛpˌdɔːtə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of stepdaughter

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

Example Sentences

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You opted to leave her a large sum of money to your stepdaughter, and a smaller amount for your new stepson — out of respect to both your relationship with them and their parents.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

I’m trying to fix my relationship with my stepdaughter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

My stepdaughter, now 28, gets along well with him and his teenage son.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

I named both my husband and my stepdaughter co-executors of my estate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Leaving Graz, Kepler, his wife and stepdaughter set out on the difficult journey to Prague.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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