Little sister vs Younger sister

Both 'little sister' and 'younger sister' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Little sister' is more informal and affectionate, often used within a family setting or when talking about childhood memories. 'Younger sister' is more neutral and commonly used in formal or general contexts.

Last updated: April 08, 2024

Little sister

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in informal and affectionate contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to a sister who is younger than the speaker. It is often used in a familiar or nostalgic tone.

Examples:

My little sister loves to play with dolls.
I have a special bond with my little sister.
When we were kids, my little sister used to follow me everywhere.
Can you help me find my little sister? She's lost in the store.
I'm going to pick up my little sister from school.

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Little sister, promise me, you will find him.
Little sister, you will find him.
Lindsey was like my little sister.
You're like a little sister to me.
Little sister's playing to win!
Little sister, don't you kiss me once or twice
My little sister playing mary poppins.
About your infamous little sister last night.
Let's hear the story that Spike is telling my little sister.
I'll take care of your little sister.
My little sister was only 11 years old when she got pregnant.
For my little sister, she ended up being pregnant.
I probably got it from your dirty little sister.
That's Leif's little sister.
My little sister was on the drums.
Her little sister was the drums.
Lana's little sister just got dumped, too.
I forgot to tell the little sister about expenses.
You must have worked your little sister to pieces.
Please bless my mommy, my daddy and especially my little sister.

Alternatives:

younger sister
sister who is younger
sister who is the youngest
sister who is not the oldest
sister who is smaller in age

Younger sister

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in formal or neutral contexts.

This phrase is used to refer to a sister who is younger than the speaker. It is more commonly used in formal or general settings.

Examples:

My younger sister is studying abroad.
I have two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.
She is my younger sister, but she often acts more mature than me.
My younger sister is very talented in music.
I need to buy a birthday gift for my younger sister.

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Younger sister of Chengdu, China's Sichuan metropolis has recently experienced a population explosion and one of the biggest urban developments in China.
Younger sister of the popular solution Vox, this proposal eliminates the need of having an operator for live production, since its sophisticated software detects which microphone is in use by combining the selection of cameras.
I was just like a younger sister to him.
I would have a younger sister called 'Lee Gyu Won'.
Metacomet married Weetamoo's younger sister Wootonekanuske.
That was Yoneko, the mistress's younger sister.
His younger sister Anna Franziska Benda became an operatic soprano.
My younger sister Tamar, she survived Treblinka.
He lives with his younger sister.
She's your mother's younger sister.
I had no idea that the Chief had such an accomplished younger sister.
Especially Blanche, my younger sister.
You remember my younger sister, Anne?
It's your younger sister Rachel.
She was the younger sister I never had.
That'll be Coulson's younger sister, Ursula.
Can't bear to be outshone by your younger sister.
You are present as Director Im's younger sister.
I'm Naomi, Rachel's younger sister.
Marnie's younger sister is in his grade...

Alternatives:

little sister
sister who is younger
sister who is the youngest
sister who is not the oldest
sister who is smaller in age

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