stepsister

[ step-sis-ter ]

noun

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

stepsister

/ ˈstɛpˌsɪstə /

noun

1. a daughter 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 stepsister¹

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

Example Sentences

During Chavez’s criminal trial, her biological children testified about being forced to restrain their stepsister to a bed so Chavez could continue to abuse her, according to the D.A.’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

She also defends his humanity to Louis’s nasty daughters, who make the evil stepsisters in Disney’s “Cinderella” seem understated.

From New York Times

“From the day Michael was born he could sing. That was his ordained life, and once he found out what his niche was, that was what he did,” said Ruby Washington, Mr. Watford’s stepsister.

From New York Times

Her stepsister, Corinne Foster, who described the relationship as "toxic", became suspicious about text messages she received from Ms Albone's phone in February.

From BBC

Her stepsister’s two sons and the couple who rented out the bedroom bustled around the house, interfering with her studies.

From Los Angeles Times

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