sis·ter
/ˈsistər/
noun
- a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents."I had nine brothers and sisters"synonyms: female sibling, sis, skin and blister
- a close female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a labor union or other organization."textile unions are showing solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the developing world"synonyms: comrade, friend, partner, associate, colleague
- a member of a religious order or congregation of women."the sisters announced that there would be a special rosary every morning"synonyms: nun, novice, abbess, prioress, Mother Superior, Reverend Mother, bride of Christ, religious, conventual, contemplative, canoness, vestal, anchoress, ancress, vowess
- a senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward."the ward sister needs to be consulted"
- denoting an organization or place that bears a relationship to another of common origin or allegiance or mutual association."a sister ship"
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The meaning of SISTER is a female who has one or both parents in common with another. How to use sister in a sentence.
SISTER meaning: 1. a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person: 2. a girl or woman who treats you…. Learn more.
adjective. being or considered a sister; related by or as if by sisterhood: sister ships. having a close relationship with another because of shared interests, ...
Your sister is your female sibling. If your parents have six children, and all of them are girls, that means you have five sisters.