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

Flipping and tumbling for a cause, this sisterhood in pink is learning the importance of health in the fight against cancer. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

Women everywhere rise up, signifying their sisterhood with black-ink mouth tattoos. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026

The result is a powerful celebration of modern sisterhood. —Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026

But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026

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