stepbrother

noun

step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
Synonyms of stepbrothernext
: a son of one's stepparent : the stepson of one's parent

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Or two self-loathing stepbrothers and their toxic, brutally violent codependence? — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Most episodes follow the inquisitive young Phineas teaming up with his quiet stepbrother, Ferb, in their constant quest to avoid boredom on summer vacation. — Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026 Survivors include her stepbrother, Josh Mills, an author, manager and host of the Rarified Heir podcast. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 On Drake & Josh, Peck played Josh Nichols, the stepbrother to Bell's Drake Parker, who couldn't be more different. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepbrother

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stepbrother was in the 15th century

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stepbrother

noun
step·​broth·​er ˈstep-ˌbrət͟h-ər How to pronounce stepbrother (audio)
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner

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