stepdaughter
noun
step·daugh·ter
ˈstep-ˌdȯ-tər 
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner
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According to court records, Hitchcock was unemployed and had moved into his brother's Orlando home several weeks before the July 31, 1976, killing of Cynthia Driggers, the stepdaughter of Hitchcock's brother.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to her daughter, Odom is survived by a stepdaughter, Kyle Odom.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
For Taylor's 15th birthday, the Selling Sunset star shared three photos of her stepdaughter over the years and gave her a sweet shout-out on Instagram.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Cavaliere made headlines earlier this year by banning Chappell Roan from ever performing at the concert after the singer had an awkward encounter with the stepdaughter of Brazilian soccer player Jorginho.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to her daughter, Odom is survived by a stepdaughter, Kyle Odom.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
For Taylor's 15th birthday, the Selling Sunset star shared three photos of her stepdaughter over the years and gave her a sweet shout-out on Instagram.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Cavaliere made headlines earlier this year by banning Chappell Roan from ever performing at the concert after the singer had an awkward encounter with the stepdaughter of Brazilian soccer player Jorginho.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Stepdaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepdaughter. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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stepdaughter
noun
step·daugh·ter
-ˌdȯt-ər
: a daughter of one's wife or husband by a former partner
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