Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepsister
noun
/ˈsteɪpˌsɪstər/
Definition
A stepsister is a daughter of one’s step-parent, who is not biologically related to that person.
Examples
- After my mother married, I gained a stepsister who is really fun to hang out with.
- We went on a family vacation together, and my stepsister made the trip enjoyable.
- Though she is my stepsister, we have developed a strong bond over the years.
Meaning
A stepsister is someone who becomes a sister through the marriage of one of her parents to someone who has children from a previous relationship.
Synonyms
- step-sibling
- step-sister
