sibling Definition
- 1a brother or sister
- 2one of two or more individuals having one common parent
Using sibling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sibling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.
Example
She is very close to her younger sibling.
Example
Sibling rivalry is common among children.
Example
The siblings inherited the family business together.
sibling Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sibling
half-sibling
a person who shares only one parent with another person
Example
He has a half-sibling from his father's previous marriage.
elder/younger sibling
the older/younger brother or sister
Example
As the elder sibling, he felt responsible for his younger sister.
blood sibling
a sibling who is related by birth
Example
She is my blood sibling, we share the same parents.
Origins of sibling
from Old English 'sibb', meaning 'kinship'
Summary: sibling in Brief
A 'sibling' [ˈsɪblɪŋ] is a brother or sister, or one of two or more individuals having one common parent. It is a term used to refer to family members and is often associated with phrases like 'half-sibling' and 'elder/younger sibling.' Sibling relationships can be complex, as seen in 'Sibling rivalry is common among children,' but they can also be close, as in 'She is very close to her younger sibling.'
