Synonyms for

Sister

Verb / ˈsɪstɜ: / Another word for sister — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A female sibling.

Synonyms & similar words

sis brother sister baby babe sib sibling sis relative kin kinfolk brother bro sisser

Synonyms by register

Informal

sis sis-in-law

Literary

kin sibling

Antonyms

brother male sibling opposite sex sibling

Common collocations

  • older sister
  • younger sister
  • sister company
  • sister ship
  • sister city
  • sister chromatid
  • sister concern
  • sister act

Word family

noun sisterhood

Usage note

While 'sister' primarily refers to a female sibling, it can also be used metaphorically for a close female friend, a nun, or a related entity like a 'sister city' or 'sister company'.

Example sentences

  1. I love spending time with my sister.
  2. My sister and I like to play dress-up together.
  3. I have a younger sister who always wants to play with me.
  4. My sister and I are going to bake cookies together.
  5. I have two sisters and one brother.

Quotes

  • A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. - Marion C. Garretty
  • Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other. - Carol Saline
  • Sisters are different flowers from the same garden. - Unknown

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