stepdaughter

[ step-daw-ter ]

noun

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

stepdaughter

/ ˈstɛpˌdɔːtə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepdaughter¹

before 900; Middle English stepdohter, Old English stēopdohtor. See step-, daughter

Example Sentences

His stepdaughter Tracie Holder confirmed the death, from complications of pneumonia.

From New York Times

They divorced and Thomas, who had largely quit acting over fears of stalkers, married Brittenham, with whom she raised a daughter and two stepdaughters while writing scripts and the novel “Trophies.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fire Station 93 was inconveniently located, about 70 miles from the Upland home he shared with his wife, Kim, and his stepdaughter, along with their hunting dog, four cats and a desert tortoise.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris has two stepdaughters and Buttigieg was in the process of adopting twins at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

Ventura said the two families had driven to Texas to visit Heather’s stepdaughter, Alyssa, who was also very close to all the children.

From Los Angeles Times