🇺🇸 How to say

“older sister” in English

older sister
Illustration of "older sister" in a English cultural setting
A teenage girl gently helps her younger sister tie her shoes in a sunny park. The older sister smiles warmly while the little girl looks up at her with admiration and trust, capturing a simple moment of sibling care.

Usage note

Use 'older sister' to refer to a female sibling who was born before you.

Examples

  • My older sister helps me.

    My older sister helps me.

  • She is my older sister.

    She is my older sister.

  • I love my older sister.

    I love my older sister.

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What does "sister" mean?

  • A. older sister
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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