big sister

noun

1

: an older sister

2

: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl

Examples of big sister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

George was headed for a modest, quiet patch of the Midwest, plus his big sister, Louise, who recently relocated to the small town of Benton, Illinois, was eager to drum up publicity for her brother’s band. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Kylie Jenner is following in her big sister Kim Kardashian’s footsteps and trying out acting. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Selena Gomez earned some major big sister points this weekend. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

The couple’s son, MacGregor Wellington Pisanchyn, joins big sisters Mercedes and Vivienne Zocha. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for big sister

• resister
• resistor
• stepsister
• transistor
• blister
• lyster
• mister
• twister