Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-sister
noun
/ˈhæf ˈsɪstər/
Definition
A half-sister is a female sibling who shares one parent with you.
Examples
- My half-sister and I enjoy spending time together during the holidays.
- She has a half-sister from her father’s earlier marriage.
- Growing up, my half-sister often visited on weekends.
Meaning
The term refers to a sister with whom you have either the same mother or the same father, but not both.
Synonyms
- Stepsister
- Sibling
- Half-sibling
