1. plural of stepfather; men who are married to someone’s mother but are not their biological father

Examples

• Both of her stepfathers were kind and supportive.
• The children had difficulty adjusting to their new stepfathers.
• Many stepfathers work hard to build relationships with their stepchildren.
• The support group was designed for stepfathers facing similar challenges.
• Some stepfathers adopt their stepchildren legally.
• The study examined the role of stepfathers in blended families.