sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sisterhood (audio)
Synonyms of sisterhoodnext
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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The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 The Warning were benefactors of this kind of sisterhood, finding open arms from predecessors like Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, as well as the Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen, and Lilith Czar. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 The concept of sisterhood was already inescapable for Cole, who grew up the middle of three sisters, played team sports, and even joined a sorority. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 While Bad Sisters snuck a nuanced portrait of sisterhood into a frantic whodunit, Youth lets its characters steep in the weirdness of ordinary life. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sisterhood

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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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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