Pronunciation

/sɪsˈtər/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A female sibling, typically younger than or equal to one’s own age. 2. A woman regarded as a close female friend or associate. 3. (informal) A female acquaintance or colleague.
• Verb: To refer to or acknowledge someone as one’s sister, or to consider someone as a sister figure.

Phrases

• “Call your sister” means to contact or interact with your female sibling.
• “Sisterhood” refers to a strong bond or community among women.
• “Blood sister” denotes a close friendship or loyalty between women not necessarily related by blood.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “My sister and I share a love for adventure.”
• Verb: “She introduced her new sister-in-law to the family.”
• “She felt like an older sister to the troubled teenager.”

Synonyms

• Sisterly
• Sibling
• Female cousin
• Aunt (informal)
• Female friend
• Comrade (in a sisterly sense)

Antonyms

• Brother
• Male sibling
• Cousin (male)
• Uncle
• Male friend