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Sister Definition & Meaning

sister
noun
  1. a female person who has the same parents as another person; "my sister married a musician"
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address); "the Sisters taught her to love God"
  3. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group; "none of her sisters would betray her"
  4. (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women

"Sister" in song lyrics

See how sister is used in real songs:

  • "It just might be yo baby momma or sister"
    5th Ward Boyz f/ Willie D (of Geto Boys) — PWA
  • "Yo girls be acting like they my sister"
    Akinyele f/ Niguay Fa, Tanya Howard — Sister, Sister
  • "Is for everyone who got an artificial sister"
    Akinyele f/ Niguay Fa, Tanya Howard — Sister, Sister

Usage tips for "sister"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sister" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sister to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does sister mean?
a female person who has the same parents as another person; "my sister married a musician" (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address); "the Sisters taught her to love God" a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group; "none of her sisters would betray her" (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
What part of speech is sister?
Sister is a noun.
How many definitions does sister have?
Sister has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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