Stepchild
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɛp.tʃaɪld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stepchild is a noun meaning The child of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
Meaning
The child of one's spouse from a previous relationship.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.
Example Sentences
Calculating the growth in stepfamilies isn’t simple, but a demographic analysis published last year estimated that about 16 percent of Americans over age 70 have at least one stepchild. […] Overall, stepchildren provide less care to older adults
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and in a lighthearted moment, explained — as she did during the last presidential election cycle — that in her blended family, her stepchildren affectionately call her Momala.
Word Forms
- stepchildren
- step-child
Synonyms for stepchild
Depending on context, synonyms include stepbairn, stepkid, step, orphan.
Antonyms for stepchild
Common opposites include stepparent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stepparent, redheaded, stepson, stepdaughter, stepsibling, stepgrandchild.
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