English · Family & People
sibling
/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
[/ˈsɪblɪŋ/]
brother or sister
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A brother or sister.
Example
I have three siblings: two sisters and one younger brother.
I have three siblings: two sisters and one younger brother.
Etymology
From Old English "sibling," a relative, from "sib," kinship.
How & Where It’s Used
A useful gender-neutral word for a brother or sister.