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

This unexpected arrival signals to Michelle that her sibling might actually be alive and in desperate need of rescue. —Courtney Howard, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025

McGrath hopes answers will bring her siblings closure after all these years. —Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025

Jeanie Buss is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, but she’s got five siblings: Johnny, Jim, Janie, Joey, and Jesse, most of which are involved with the Lakers in some capacity to this day and all of whom own a stake on the team. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025

Dean is survived by Parton and his siblings, Sandra and Donnie. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 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