big sister

noun

1
: an older sister
2
: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl

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Brittany included one other photo of Golden, this time showing just how good Sterling is at being a big sister. Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 Zoe, just like her big sister Mia, plays many sports including soccer and basketball. Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025 Jennifer announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn sleeping in a crib in her nursery as her big sister, Leila, peeked at her. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 Audrey is the youngest of Faith and Tim's three daughters, joining big sisters Gracie, 27, and Maggie, 26. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for big sister

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of big sister was in 1828

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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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