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Stepfamily

Definition: A family formed when a person with children marries another person who also has children from a previous relationship.

Noun

Sense 1:

A family unit consisting of a married couple and their children from previous relationships.

Example sentence: My stepfamily includes my stepmom, stepsiblings, and my dad.

Sense 2:

An individual who is a member of a stepfamily.

Example sentence: As a stepfamily, we have learned to adapt and support one another.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or characteristic of a stepfamily.

Example sentence: We enjoyed a peaceful stepfamily vacation together.