Meaning & Definition of word "Stepsister"
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Stepsister
/ˈstɛpˌsɪstər/
noun:
- 1. The daughter of one's step-parent.
- Example: After her mother remarried, she gained a stepsister who shared her room.
- 2. A girl or woman who is the stepdaughter of one's parent.
- Example: They often went on family vacations together as stepsisters.
- 3. A girl or woman who is related to another by the marriage of one of their parents.
- Example: Growing up, my stepsister and I argued like real sisters but loved each other deeply.
- 4. A female step-sibling.
- Example: She felt lucky to have a stepsister who was also her best friend.
Etymology
The word is formed from 'step-', which signifies a connection by marriage, and 'sister', referring to a female sibling.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stepsisterly bond:
A close relationship between stepsisters.
stepsister dynamics:
The interactions and relationships among stepsisters.
Related Words
stepfamily:
A family formed by the remarriage of one parent.
stepbrother:
The son of one's stepparent.
Slang Meanings of stepsister
Meaning: Sis
Example Sentence: Hey sis, want to hang out this weekend?
Meaning: Step-sis
Example Sentence: My step-sis and I are going shopping together.