Meaning of the word stepchild in English

What does stepchild mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stepchild

US /ˈstep.tʃaɪld/
UK /ˈstep.tʃaɪld/
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Noun

1.

a child of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage

Example:
She loves her stepchild as if they were her own.
Being a stepchild can sometimes be challenging.
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