Sib

/sɪb/
noun

A brother or sister.

She is my sib.
Visual representation of "sib" - a brother or sister

Often appears as...

  • my sib
  • her sib

Usage tips

Informal

noun

An arm of a chromosome.

The sib of the chromosome is visible under the microscope.
Visual representation of "sib" - an arm of a chromosome

Often appears as...

  • chromosome sib
  • sib of the chromosome

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

A brother or sister.

She is my sib.
Visual representation of "sib" - a brother or sister

Often appears as...

  • my sib
  • her sib

Usage tips

Informal

noun

An arm of a chromosome.

The sib of the chromosome is visible under the microscope.
Visual representation of "sib" - an arm of a chromosome

Often appears as...

  • chromosome sib
  • sib of the chromosome

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Visual representation of "sib"
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Casual Term

Used in casual or informal contexts, often among youth or when affectionately referring to a sibling.

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At the reunion, I introduced Jamie as my sib.
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Gender Neutral

'Sib' is a non-gender-specific term, useful when you do not want to specify the brother or sister gender.

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My sib will join us later; they are always late.
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Informal Introductions

Appropriate for informal settings when introducing your sibling without formal titles.

Illustration for Informal Introductions
Hey, this is Alex, my sib.
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Casual Term

Used in casual or informal contexts, often among youth or when affectionately referring to a sibling.

Illustration for Casual Term
At the reunion, I introduced Jamie as my sib.
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Gender Neutral

'Sib' is a non-gender-specific term, useful when you do not want to specify the brother or sister gender.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
My sib will join us later; they are always late.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Introductions

Appropriate for informal settings when introducing your sibling without formal titles.

Illustration for Informal Introductions
Hey, this is Alex, my sib.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Term

Used in casual or informal contexts, often among youth or when affectionately referring to a sibling.

Illustration for Casual Term
At the reunion, I introduced Jamie as my sib.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender Neutral

'Sib' is a non-gender-specific term, useful when you do not want to specify the brother or sister gender.

Illustration for Gender Neutral
My sib will join us later; they are always late.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Introductions

Appropriate for informal settings when introducing your sibling without formal titles.

Illustration for Informal Introductions
Hey, this is Alex, my sib.
Visual representation of the word "Sib"

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