Meaning & Definition of word "Stepsister"

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.