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

That was the spirit of Ananda— duality, intellect, sisterhood, and joy. —Essence, 23 June 2025

What rings true — and is palpable even over a Zoom call early in the A.M. — is that the women have built a sisterhood that translates through their music and online interactions. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025

But the women who signed up for sisterhood, fighting against climate change and saving animals instead got ghosted and gaslit and lost tens of thousands of dollars. —John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025

This is a series about teamwork and friendship, and though these women are competing against one another for these coveted spots, there’s a real sisterhood amongst them. —Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 June 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