stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsi-stər 

: the daughter of one's stepparent : the stepdaughter of one's parent

Examples of stepsister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of her earliest television roles was as one of the ugly stepsisters in the 1957 TV production of Cinderella with Julie Andrews — whom Ghostley would reunite with onscreen as part of The Julie Andrews Hour in 1972. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

The Fire Country spinoff series follows straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox (Baccarin), the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Fire Country‘s Diane Farr). — Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

In addition to forming a close bond with Anne, Georgina is also close to her new stepsisters Savannah and Isla—after all, the teenagers play on the same hockey team, which is how Peter and Harriet connected. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

Daisy was Lizzie’s stepsister through her stepfather Jim Lemay, played by Anthony Addabbo. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepsister

• resister
• resistor
• transistor
• blister
• lyster
• mister
• sister
• twister

Kids Definition

stepsister

noun

step·​sis·​ter ˈstep-ˌsis-tər 

: a daughter of one's stepparent by a former partner