stepson

noun

step·​son ˈstep-ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner

Examples of stepson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This comes as Fiennes’ stepson, Alexander Millington-Cotes, has launched a $73,000 crowdfunding campaign to finance legal efforts to protect his mother’s authority over Fiennes care. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026

The stepson has divorced the ex-wife and moved on to a relationship with a much nicer woman who is responsible for the reunion of my husband’s family. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

By September, Michelle had returned to the campaign to support her stepson, asking her network of female supporters to help elect him. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

The family of a 30-year-old man killed in a triple shooting in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood is demanding answers nearly a week after the gunfire also injured his 12-year-old stepson and a woman. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stepson

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone

Kids Definition

stepson

noun

step·​son -ˌsən 

: a son of one's husband or wife by a former partner