stepfamily
noun
a family composed of a parent, a stepparent, and a child or children by a previous marriage.
stepfamilies
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pluralof stepfamily.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also is a cautionary tale for the tens of millions of Americans in stepfamilies.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
Data show “nontraditional” families — those made up of single parents, single adults, cohabiting couples and stepfamilies — now outnumber “traditional” nuclear families in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
However, in stepfamilies, insecurities can emerge on all sides.
From The Guardian ● May 12, 2018
The plot of “The Juniper Tree” touches blazing questions about stepfamilies, children’s survival, parental damage, male charisma and female surrender.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2018
You argue that it does, based on the size and randomness of your sample, combined with the known effects of instability in studies of adoption and stepfamilies.
From Slate ● Jun. 21, 2012
