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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stepfather

/ˈsteɪpfæðər/ noun · British & US
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What does stepfather mean?

noun

A man who marries a woman after her husband's death, or a man who brings up a child as his own, although not the child's biological father.

Example

"My stepfather was very supportive when I was going through a tough time."

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