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

Agents from the bureau and officials from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office were able to locate people who DNA showed were the siblings of the unidentified man. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025

Filming wrapped well over a year ago on the anthology comedy-drama about estranged siblings reuniting, with stories shot in New Jersey, Paris, and Dublin. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025

In addition to her daughter, Ridley is survived by her son, Ahmed; siblings James and Tommy; sisters Julia and Mildred; and her twin grandchildren, Cooper and Maya. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025

The popular sitcom followed the process of the six siblings coming together after the boys' father, Mike Brady, played by Robert Reed, married the girls' mother, Carol Brady, played by Florence Henderson. —Lori A Bashian Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 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