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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

stepfamily

/ˈsteɪpfæmɪli/ noun · British & US
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What does stepfamily mean?

noun

A family that includes a stepparent and stepchildren, either by marriage or cohabitation. A family unit that is formed when a parent marries or cohabits with a partner who has children from a previous relationship.

Example

"After her parents' divorce, she moved in with her mother's new partner and his two children, forming a stepfamily."

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