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

Relying on Nancy’s previously unavailable personal papers at the Reagan library and interviews with her son and stepbrother, Tumulty is able to construct a persuasive portrait of the future first lady’s character development.

From Washington Post

Rafi, otherwise known as “Bro lo el Cuñado,” is the brother of the stunning Sofia, and stepbrother to Ruxin (Nick Kroll).

From The Daily Beast

This stepbrother of his was the only tie he had and of course that is not a blood tie.

From Project Gutenberg

This man in the hotel dining room could not be his stepbrother.

From Project Gutenberg

Lincoln had his stepbrother, Johnston, first stand "the brunt" of the contest.

From Project Gutenberg

The sun sure rises and sets for her in that b'y—an' him only her stepbrother at that!

From Project Gutenberg

And a fierce and lawless stepbrother drove Æson out of Iolcos by the sea, and took the kingdom to himself and ruled over it.

From Project Gutenberg

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