sib

1 of 2

adjective

: related by blood : akin

sib

2 of 2

noun

1
b
: a blood relation : kinsman
2
: a brother or sister considered irrespective of sex
broadly : any plant or animal of a group sharing a degree of genetic relationship corresponding to that of human sibs
3
: a group of persons unilaterally descended from a real or supposed ancestor

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So, this is an appreciation post for the best sibs in the biz. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024 Even a nominal contribution is a show of good faith, much more so than resigning yourself to helplessness beyond telling your sib what to do. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023 Despite their parent's separation, the Cyrus sibs are tight knit. Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 21 Aug. 2023 Here, 10 celebrities who have older and younger sibs. Jacorey Moon, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for sib 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English sibb, from sibb kinship; akin to Old High German sippa kinship, family, Latin sodalis comrade, Greek ēthos custom, character, Latin suus one's own — more at suicide

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sib was before the 12th century

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“Sib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sib. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

sib

noun
: a brother or sister considered irrespective of sex
broadly : any plant or animal of a group sharing a degree of genetic relationship corresponding to that of human sibs

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