stepbrother

[ step-bruhth-er ]

noun

1. one's stepfather's son or stepmother's son by a previous marriage.

stepbrother

/ ˈstɛpˌbrʌðə /

noun

1. a son of one's stepmother or stepfather by a union with someone other than one's father or mother respectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepbrother¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; step-, brother

Example Sentences

Josh Peck and Bell, the show's titular characters who portrayed two teenage stepbrothers, worked together across the span of four seasons from 2004 to 2007.

From Salon

“My dad pretty much wrote him off at that point,” said Verzi’s stepbrother, Melvin, who refers to himself as a gun collector and a onetime professional gambler.

From Los Angeles Times

The post notes that Teixeira's stepbrother and stepfather were both in the military as well.

From Reuters

Or if his stepbrother hadn’t been so smart about an airball.

From Seattle Times

The stepbrothers knocked on nearby doors, seeking someone who would help.

From Seattle Times

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