sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 

1

a

: the state of being a sister

b

: sisterly relationship

2

: a community or society of sisters

especially : a society of women in a religious order

3

: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns

Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence

The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.

Recent Examples on the Web

Held at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida, Donegan, 27, was crowned by previous winner Abbie Stockard from Alabama and later welcomed into the sisterhood by former Miss America contestants. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Groups like Black Girls Travel Too and Nomadness Travel Tribe share itineraries, tips, and foster a sense of sisterhood. —Essence, 8 Sep. 2025

Mardi Gras krewes including Uong’s own Chaissez Ladies sisterhood are planning soirées to kick off Carnival. —Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

Films and television programs like Hocus Pocus, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, The Craft, Halloweentown, Charmed ,and Practical Magic reintroduced the practice of witchcraft to the American public through depictions of adolescence, sisterhood, and family. —Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the state of being a sister

2

: a community or society of sisters