sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsi-bliŋ 

1

: sib sense 2

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent

2

: one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic

the sedan's smaller sibling

Examples of sibling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this version, JJ and his siblings help their family bake gingerbread houses and decorate the Christmas tree while drinking hot cocoa together. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025

The trio snuggled up to watch two other cute sisters — Bluey and her little sibling, Bingo — on a tablet propped up in bed in what appeared to be a hotel room. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Eventually, my siblings and I would decline the cocoa, opting to pour ourselves a cocktail instead, but the memory of those flavors is still with me. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025

These are all signs that point towards the true purpose of the Wagoneer S and its other Wagoneer model siblings. —New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sibling

• sibling rivalry
• sibling species

Kids Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: one of two or more individuals having the same parents or sometimes only one parent in common

Medical Definition

sibling

noun

sib·​ling ˈsib-liŋ 

: sib

also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent