stepsister Definition
a daughter of one's step-parent, who is not one's biological sibling.
Using stepsister: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stepsister" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My stepsister and I get along well even though we didn't grow up together.
Example
She has a stepsister from her father's second marriage.
stepsister Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stepsister
half-sister
a sister who shares only one biological parent with you
Example
I have a half-sister from my father's previous marriage.
stepbrother
a son of one's step-parent, who is not one's biological sibling
Example
My stepbrother and I don't get along very well.
a family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships
Example
After their parents' divorce, they became part of a blended family.
Summary: stepsister in Brief
'Stepsister' [step-sis-ter] refers to a daughter of one's step-parent, who is not one's biological sibling. It is often used in the context of blended families, where two families merge into one. 'Stepsister' can be distinguished from 'half-sister,' who shares only one biological parent with you.
