half brother

noun

: a brother related through one parent only

Examples of half brother in a Sentence

George is my half brother.
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The prince had several half brothers born to different mothers, a court arrangement that often promoted jealousy and political maneuvering. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Based on book 2 of Rick Riordan’s series, The Sea of Monsters, this new saga will introduce Percy’s half brother, Tyson. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2024 His mother, Anne (Teeny) Stevens Potter Hamilton Hunt Spalding, was a reigning socialite, and his half brother, William, a prominent decorator. Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 Lee Sung-min (Reborn Rich, A Bloody Lucky Day) plays the prince’s father, King Taejo, a man who bitterly resents his son for taking the lives of his half brothers. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for half brother

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half brother was in the 14th century

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“Half brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20brother. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

half brother

noun
: a brother by one parent only

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