sibling
noun
a brother or sister.
half-sibling
-
a word derived from
sibling.
Example Sentences
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His comments cemented the impression that he’s probably never said more than three words to a half-sibling born two wives after his own mother.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
“The most likely connection is that Agnes’ great-great-grandfather is the half-sibling or cousin of this little girl,” she says.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 17, 2024
Quadball feels like a wonky half-sibling of lacrosse and team handball.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
When his mother died in 2019, having made her own money as a jeans designer, Cooper inherited everything she had except for her Manhattan co-op, which went to an older half-sibling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
Q. Secret sibling: We recently discovered a half-sibling from a relationship that happened before my parents met.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2021
