big brother
noun
1
: an older brother
2
: a man who serves as a companion, father figure, and role model for a boy
3
Big Brother
[Big Brother, personification of the power of the state in 1984 (1949) by George Orwell]
a
: the leader of an authoritarian state or movement
b
: an all-powerful government or organization monitoring and directing people's actions
Examples of big brother in a Sentence
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Clay is a proud and supportive sibling, often praising his big brother’s success on social media and wearing his merch in photos.
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
His big brother Ryan, 14, will be a freshman at Granby Memorial High School in the fall.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024
Dolls are also available for twins, big brother, little brother, and little sister.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
These ranged from his experimentation with drugs, bowel issues at his friend’s wedding, frostbitten genitals, and a physical altercation with big brother William over Meghan Markle.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2024
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
His big brother Ryan, 14, will be a freshman at Granby Memorial High School in the fall.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024
Dolls are also available for twins, big brother, little brother, and little sister.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 28 May 2024
These ranged from his experimentation with drugs, bowel issues at his friend’s wedding, frostbitten genitals, and a physical altercation with big brother William over Meghan Markle.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Big brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20brother. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024.
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