sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sisterhood (audio)
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.
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like. Essence, 3 Oct. 2025 The pop stars sing of sisterhood, sharing the spotlight and the challenges that come with life on stage and behind the scenes. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025 The Fifth Harmony sisterhood endures. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for sisterhood

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of sisterhood was in the 14th century

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“Sisterhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterhood. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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sisterhood

noun
sis·​ter·​hood ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sisterhood (audio)
1
: the state of being a sister
2
: a community or society of sisters

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