half sister
noun
Definition of half sister
: a sister related through one parent only
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Examples of half sister in a Sentence
Emily is my half sister.
13th Century
First Known Use of half sister
13th century
HALF SISTER Defined for English Language Learners
half sister
noun
Definition of half sister for English Language Learners
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: a sister with the same father but a different mother or the same mother but a different father
HALF SISTER Defined for Kids
half sister
noun
Definition of half sister for Students
: a sister by one parent only
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