little brother/sister

noun

: a brother/sister who is younger than one

Examples of little brother/sister in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mini is more like a little sister to the traditional facelift, rather than a no-big-deal, weekend procedure. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Apr. 2024 The actress' older daughter went as Bubbles, with her little sister as Blossom and mom as the feisty Buttercup, all smiling as the family's black cat joined them in a picture. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 At the end of Tar Beach, the girl tells her little brother that anyone can fly. Andrew Limbong, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024 Then the 10-year-old ran across the grass to her little sister, tilting her head to show how her face sparkled in the sunlight. Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 Even my little sister is on Chucky, so maybe that’s the genre that keeps us together. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024 The dogs have been fantastic at welcoming their little brother into the pack (although Inka needs to know the teddybears are not all for her…). Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 Af94 is the Walmart-exclusive little sister to singer Halsey's About-Face brand. Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024 Aman’s little sister, Janu is aimed at younger Amanjunkies with 122 rooms and suites, eight restaurants, and a massive 43,000-square-foot wellness center. Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024

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“Little brother/sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20brother%2Fsister. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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