big brother
noun
1
: an older brother
2
: a man who serves as a companion, father figure, and role model for a boy
3
Big Brother
[Big Brother, personification of the power of the state in 1984 (1949) by George Orwell]
a
: the leader of an authoritarian state or movement
b
: an all-powerful government or organization monitoring and directing people's actions
Examples of big brother in a Sentence
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Kevin was the big brother – quiet, pensive and reflective with a calming aura the boys gravitated to for advice and protection.
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Leena Tailor, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Other images showed their son Beckham, whom the duo welcomed in July 2020, looking excited to finally become a big brother.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
So is big brother jealous Seth got to be on TV with dad?
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
The best moments from Jason Kelce's emotional retirement speech
An NFL legend, Philadelphia Eagles icon and big brother, Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
From a big brother meeting his new baby brother for the first time to an unexpected reunion, siblings can help make life a little sweeter.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
However, the juiciest tales surrounded his sibling rivalry with big brother.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
Their newest addition will join big brother Westin, whom the couple welcomed in November 2021.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Olivia and Spencer's dearest wish was to have their big brother home for the holidays.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Leena Tailor, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Other images showed their son Beckham, whom the duo welcomed in July 2020, looking excited to finally become a big brother.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
So is big brother jealous Seth got to be on TV with dad?
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
The best moments from Jason Kelce's emotional retirement speech
An NFL legend, Philadelphia Eagles icon and big brother, Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday.
—USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
From a big brother meeting his new baby brother for the first time to an unexpected reunion, siblings can help make life a little sweeter.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
However, the juiciest tales surrounded his sibling rivalry with big brother.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
Their newest addition will join big brother Westin, whom the couple welcomed in November 2021.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Olivia and Spencer's dearest wish was to have their big brother home for the holidays.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Big brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20brother. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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