stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 

: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father

Examples of stepfather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His parents — his mother was an interior designer and his stepfather worked in the antiques trade — would wear Gaultier. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026

Her reverend stepfather gets a throwaway line, and that’s pretty much it. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Members of Slemmer's family -- including her mother, stepfather and father -- plan to attend Pike's execution, according to Nelsen's filing. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The driver was unconscious; Boyd’s stepfather and his crew scoured the site desperately. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepfather

• forefather
• godfather
• grandfather
• bother
• father

Kids Definition

stepfather

noun

step·​fa·​ther ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər 

: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father