sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsi-bliŋ 

1

: sib sense 2

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent

2

: one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic

the sedan's smaller sibling

Examples of sibling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prosper's target school was confirmed to be St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, where Prosper and his siblings previously attended during their elementary school years. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025

Sue, who at 61 is the youngest of her siblings, has not. —Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025

The Braxton family had taken a three-year hiatus from the small screen, following the death of their sibling, Traci, which was mentioned on The Braxton Family Values. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025

It's been over three and a half years since Bieber, 31, shared an Instagram photo of himself posing with his siblings. —David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sibling

• sibling rivalry
• sibling species

Kids Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: one of two or more individuals having the same parents or sometimes only one parent in common

Medical Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: sib

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent