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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Zoe, just like her big sister Mia, plays many sports including soccer and basketball.
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Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Jennifer announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn sleeping in a crib in her nursery as her big sister, Leila, peeked at her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Audrey is the youngest of Faith and Tim's three daughters, joining big sisters Gracie, 27, and Maggie, 26.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
These toys made a huge difference in her expectation of what was to come, helping her feel included and excited about becoming a big sister.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Jennifer announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn sleeping in a crib in her nursery as her big sister, Leila, peeked at her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Audrey is the youngest of Faith and Tim's three daughters, joining big sisters Gracie, 27, and Maggie, 26.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
These toys made a huge difference in her expectation of what was to come, helping her feel included and excited about becoming a big sister.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for big sister
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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