sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsi-bliŋ 

1

: sib sense 2

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent

2

: one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic

the sedan's smaller sibling

Examples of sibling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, Saquon and his siblings were raised in the Bronx until the Barkley family decided to relocate to Pennsylvania. —Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches. —Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025

Alongside her siblings, one of her first moments hustling was selling drinks to visitors who were on vacation. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025

When law enforcement arrived, D4vd’s parents allegedly answered the door and informed police that his siblings were also in the home. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sibling

• sibling rivalry
• sibling species

Kids Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: one of two or more individuals having the same parents or sometimes only one parent in common

Medical Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: sib

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent