big sister
Americannoun
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an elder sister.
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(sometimes initial capital letters) a woman who individually or as a member of an organized group undertakes to sponsor or assist a girl in need of help or guidance.
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(sometimes initial capital letters) a young woman in the junior or senior class in college who advises a young woman in the freshman class on studies, social activities, etc., often as a part of a sorority program.
Example Sentences
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What she found was that the relationship went beyond business; she sees her agent as part negotiator, part therapist, part big sister.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Affectionately called "big sister" by her teammates, she is leading a new generation of Japanese stars including Nakai, 17, and Chiba, 20.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
The family said that Harper's little sister "adored her big sister and is grieving an unimaginable loss".
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
Kara was like a big sister to me — really helping me find myself and listening to me.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025
Friendship jail, or in this case, big sister jail.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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