sibling rivalry

noun

formal

: competition between brothers and sisters

There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.

Examples of sibling rivalry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keegan said that bred a healthy sibling rivalry. — Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026

The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

The nonprofit expects the sibling rivalry to soon turn into friendship. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026

The relationship has evolved from a sibling rivalry to Hart playing protector. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Rhymes for sibling rivalry

• chivalry

Medical Definition

sibling rivalry

noun

: competition between siblings especially for the attention, affection, and approval of their parents