big sister

noun

1
: an older sister
2
: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl

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Tatum Connolly-Haupt and her big sister Porter learned how to ski with an on-site instructor. David Muir, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025 Amiri and Ayla have quickly adjusted to becoming big sisters. Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Often, they are inspired by a racing dad or older brother, but eye-catching Japanese rookie star Ai Ogura had an unusual inspiration: his big sister, Karen. Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025 Natalie and Dawn are right behind them as the frantic big sister searches for her spacey younger brother. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big sister

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of big sister was in 1828

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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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