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

Michelle Obama is loving the sisterhood between the gymnastic champions at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics! —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024

The result is an album that finds Lynne boosted and bolstered by the sisterhood but expressing her own strong maverick vision — one rooted in real-time heartbreak, as many of her most indelible songs have been. —Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2024

The duo’s sisterhood and music relationship seemingly began to fizzle out once JT began doing her own projects, unbeknownst to Miami. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024

What is one Braxton family value that translates to your sisterhood? —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Aug. 2024

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