stepson

[step-suhn]

noun

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

stepson

/ ˈstɛpˌsʌn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepson¹

before 900; Middle English stepsone, Old English stēopsunu. See step-, son

Example Sentences

His wife, Clare, and stepson Murray missed the East Lake triumph because Murray was recovering from back surgery.

From BBC

Anthony, the reality TV star’s teenage step-grandson died on Saturday evening after he was allegedly accidentally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca — Chapman’s stepson — in Naples, Fla., The Times has confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times

Even her stepson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., doesn’t see her when he spends an occasional week in the guest cottage.

From Los Angeles Times

She was elected to the Assembly seat that had been held by her stepson Ian Calderon.

From Los Angeles Times

After filing the complaint against his stepson, Rooney appeared before the Senate Special Committee on Aging in 2011 and spoke about elder abuse.

From Los Angeles Times