sibling
noun
a brother or sister.
siblings
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pluralof sibling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To honor their mother’s wishes, three siblings return to the island of their childhood summers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
She said she and her siblings felt "so much unhappiness" during the important life stages that followed her mother's disappearance and her father's conviction.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Her two younger siblings are now living with a new foster mother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
But the house where he lived with his siblings and nephews was reduced to pieces by the quake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Not having siblings herself, Josie only knew about brothers and sisters from books.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
