sister

noun
UK: /ˈsɪstər/
US: /ˈsɪstər/

  1. A female who shares the same parents as another person.

    1. My sister is older than me, so she drives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although my sister and I sometimes argue, we are very close to each other. [ ] [ ]

  2. A woman who is a member of a religious order or sorority.

    1. The sister wore a simple habit in the church. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sister Mary dedicated her life to helping the poor and vulnerable people. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used as a term of address for a woman, especially by other women.

    1. Hey sister, how are you doing today at home? [ ] [ ]
    2. Well, sister, I think you have to decide what you want for yourself above all. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mate nun sibling
sister verb

  1. To treat someone as a sister; to feel a strong connection or solidarity with someone, especially another woman.

    1. I feel like they sistered me when I needed support. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization sisters women from different backgrounds to promote the equality. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sister" in English means: A female who shares the same parents as another person., A woman who is a member of a religious order or sorority., Used as a term of address for a woman, especially by other women..

The phonetic transcription of "sister" is /ˈsɪstər/ in British English and /ˈsɪstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sister": mate, nun, sibling.

Example usage of "sister": "My sister is older than me, so she drives.". More examples on the page.