Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepson
noun
/ˈstɛp.sən/
Definition
A son of one’s spouse from a previous relationship or marriage.
Examples
- After his mother remarried, he became her husband’s stepson.
- He treats his stepson with all the love and care a biological father would.
- My stepson is coming over for the weekend.
Meaning
A stepson is a boy or man who is not a biological son but is treated as a son due to the remarriage of one of his parents.
Synonyms
- None biologically related son
- Non-biological son