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sisters

/ˈsɪstəz/

[/ˈsɪstəz/]

plural of sister

Beginnernoun

Definition

Sisters is the plural of sister, girls or women who share the same parents as you.

Example

My two sisters live nearby.

My two sisters live nearby.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'systir'; the plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in family talk.

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