Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepbrother
noun
/ˈstɛpˌbrʌðər/
Definition
A stepbrother is a male who is the son of one’s step-parent, meaning he is not a biological sibling but is related through marriage.
Examples
- My stepbrother and I often play video games together.
- After my mother remarried, I gained a stepbrother.
- He treats my stepbrother like family, even though they are not related by blood.
Meaning
The term refers to the son of one’s stepfather or stepmother who is not a biological child of one’s own parents.
Synonyms
- stepson
- half-brother (in some contexts)
