Definition

A male child of one's step-parent, who is not a biological sibling.

Example

My stepbrother and I enjoy playing video games together.

Conversation

Did you meet my stepbrother at the party last week?

Yeah, he seemed really cool and funny!

He is! I think you guys would get along well.

For sure, I’d love to hang out with him again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stepbrother → The word is formed from "step-" (from Old English "stæpe", meaning a step or degree of relationship) and "brother" (from Old English "brōþor", meaning a male sibling). A stepbrother is a male sibling who is related by marriage rather than by blood, indicating a step or degree of relationship.

Memory Tip

Think of 'step' as a degree of relationship, showing that a stepbrother is a brother through marriage, not blood.

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