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

The queens united to welcome the new season 18 queens into the Drag Race sisterhood. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Dec. 2025

In Tehran’s underground art scene, two young women build a blissful world of freedom and sisterhood. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025

In her most vulnerable era yet, the Queen of Afrobeats opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the sisterhood that keeps her grounded. —Essence, 4 Dec. 2025

Along the way, what began as a parasocial relationship evolved into a bit of a sisterhood among the influencers, which led to them sharing information and coordinating their activities with each other. —Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025

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