sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 

1

a

: the state of being a sister

b

: sisterly relationship

2

: a community or society of sisters

especially : a society of women in a religious order

3

: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns

Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence

The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.

Recent Examples on the Web

But when new hire Pumpkin (Lola Tung) questions their sisterhood, they’re forced to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026

At her core, though, Pumpkin is searching for something more — belonging and sisterhood. —Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026

In 2014, Rivera-Amador and Hollinquest founded the Radical Monarchs in Oakland — giving girls and gender expansive youth of color ages 8 through 13 a safe space to practice self-love, sisterhood and activism. —Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the state of being a sister

2

: a community or society of sisters