Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepfather
noun
/ˈstɛpˌfäT͟Hər/
Definition
A man who is married to someone’s mother but is not their biological father.
Examples
- John’s stepfather is really kind and supportive.
- After her mother remarried, she gained a stepfather who quickly became an integral part of her life.
Meaning
A stepfather is a male figure in a child’s life who marries their mother after the child is born, thereby taking on a parental role.
Synonyms
- Bonus dad
- Father figure
- Step dad
