Meaning & Definition of word "Sister"

Sister

/ˈsɪstər/

1. A female sibling.
- Example: My sister and I went shopping together.
2. A woman or girl who is regarded as a sister in relation to another.
- Example: She has always thought of her best friend as a sister.
3. A female member of a religious community, especially one who is a nun.
- Example: Sister Mary taught us in Sunday school.

1. To treat or regard as a sister.
- Example: They sistered with the local charity to help those in need.

Old English 'sweoster', from Proto-Germanic '*swistar', related to Old High German 'swistar'.

sisterhood:

The solidarity and mutual support among women.

sister act:

A performance or activity done in collaboration with a female counterpart.

little sister:

A term used affectionately for a younger sister.

big sister:

A term used affectionately for an older sister.

sisterly advice:

Guidance or counsel offered by a sister or a figure akin to a sister.

brother:

A male sibling.

sibling:

A brother or sister.

kin:

A person's relatives collectively.

nibling:

A gender-neutral term for a niece or nephew.

aunt:

The sister of a parent.

Meaning: Sis

Example Sentence: Hey, sis, can you help me with this?

Meaning: Sista

Example Sentence: That's my sista; we support each other.

Meaning: Sister-friend

Example Sentence: She's not just my friend; she's my sister-friend.

Meaning: Sissy

Example Sentence: Don't be a sissy about it!

Meaning: Sis-bro

Example Sentence: We're like sis-bros; always there for each other.