stepwife (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛpwɪf/
Definition
The wife of one's stepparent, especially the wife of one's father. A woman who is married to one's parent, but not one's biological parent.
Examples
Her stepwife tried to be friendly, but it was clear they would never be close.
He had to adjust to having a stepwife and two stepbrothers after his father's remarriage.
How to Use stepwife
- stepwife and stepchildren (collocation)
- the relationship between a stepwife and her stepchildren — "The stepwife and stepchildren had to adjust to their new living situation."
- meet one's stepwife (verb phrase)
- to meet one's stepparent's spouse for the first time — "He was nervous about meeting his stepwife for the first time."
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