Sister

/ˈsɪs.tə/

The meaning and definition of Sister, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.
“My sister is always driving me crazy.”
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
“Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.”

verb

To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.
“I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists.”
To be sister to; to resemble closely.

Synonyms sis nun sistren affiliate affiliated charge nurse

Antonyms brother

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