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

Is God Is is the most epic, Southern, Greek-odyssey-road-trip sisterhood of spirit. —Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026

Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026

The sisterhood saga was remade, less notably, as a 2017 Lifetime television movie starring Idina Menzel and Nia Long — with Dart as co-screenwriter. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

The Barnstable softball program is taking sisterhood to a new level. —Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 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