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

Tracing their time together at Shiz University, Wicked is a story bursting with new love, unrequited romance, danger, intrigue, and sisterhood. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024

The girls tap into sisterhood, strength, and resolve when their dream night takes a brutally realistic turn. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024

Variety/Getty Images Plaza did not make an appearance, but Stella managed to conjure a sisterhood of her own. —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

As an outsider looking in, to see the sisterhood and the support between you two is so beautiful. —Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024

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