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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stepchild

/ˈsteɪtʃaɪld/ noun · British & US
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What does stepchild mean?

noun

A child of one's spouse from a previous relationship, or a person who is treated as a child by someone but is not their biological child.

Example

"After the divorce, the stepchild struggled to adjust to living with her new father."

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