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

The beloved Disney musical follows mysterious nanny Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), who arrives at the Banks family’s London home to care for siblings Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber). — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Through a series of acrylic paintings, Gardner explores intimate connections between parents and children, partners and siblings, inviting viewers to identify themselves within his signature faceless figures. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

While the core demo for the series is kids 8-12, Hackbarth says the show is a four-quadrant show, intended to appeal to both boys and girls along with their parents and older siblings. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Many evenings there were trips to get soft-serve ice cream and play miniature golf, where my siblings and I were allowed one mulligan per game. — Elin Hilderbrand, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

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