sibling
/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: siblings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Noun
Examples
None of my siblings are married yet.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A node in a data structure that shares its parent with another node.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sibling” mean?
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.
Is “sibling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.