stepsister
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of stepsister
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at step-, sister
Example Sentences
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Watch the official trailer for "The Ugly Stepsister" here, and see it when it's released in the U.S. on April 18, distributed by IFC.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025
A Norwegian body horror film shot in Norway, Poland, Sweden and Denmark, "The Ugly Stepsister" is uterly void of cartoon whimsy and helpful, singing mice, but it does have plenty of tapeworms and maggots.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025
Q. Stepsister woes: My husband’s stepfather died 16 years ago, several years before we met and married.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2017
Stepsister Heather Korbmacher, who works for Bellingham Public Schools, credits all the parents for creating a healthy environment that included large family get-togethers for the holidays.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2013
When Ash simply stared at her, dumbfounded, Clara said, “It may not be your dream, Stepsister, but do not scoff at those who do dream of it.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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