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

But the sisterhood story at the heart of Today Will Be Different must be one of the most moving. —Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Travel built around women’s health, midlife transitions and sisterhood is having a moment, and the women’s wellness retreat market now spans Tuscan farmhouses to a brand-new 600-acre ranch outside Austin. —Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026

While the early scenes radiate the relaxed ease of sisterhood escaping a harsh reality, the tone shifts to a darker register, both emotionally and visually. —Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026

After a childhood bouncing from one abusive foster home to the next, the two have settled into a life together where sisterhood always comes first. —Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 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