sister

[ˈsɪstər]

sister Definition

  • 1a female sibling
  • 2a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents
  • 3a woman who shares a common origin, allegiance, or purpose with another or others, especially in a political or social context

Using sister: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sister" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My sister is two years younger than me.

  • Example

    She has three sisters and two brothers.

  • Example

    The sisters founded a charity organization for women's rights.

  • Example

    She is like a sister to me.

sister Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sister

Idioms Using sister

  • an older sister

    Example

    My big sister always looks out for me.

  • a younger sister

    Example

    I have a little sister who is six years old.

  • a collaboration or partnership between two or more women, especially in the entertainment industry

    Example

    The sister act of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen was popular in the 90s.

Phrases with sister

  • a city that is officially linked with another, typically in a different country, for the purpose of promoting commercial and cultural ties

    Example

    Our town has a sister city in Japan.

  • the relationship between sisters

    Example

    The bond of sisterhood is unbreakable.

  • a ship that is part of the same class or design as another

    Example

    The Titanic had a sister ship called the Britannic.

Origins of sister

from Old English 'sweostor'

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Summary: sister in Brief

The term 'sister' [ˈsɪstər] refers to a female sibling, a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents, or a woman who shares a common origin, allegiance, or purpose with another or others. It can be used to describe a biological relationship or a close bond between women, as in 'She is like a sister to me.' 'Sister' also appears in phrases like 'sister city,' and idioms like 'big sister,' denoting an older sister.

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