sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē 
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women
specifically
: a women's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters
Examples of sorority in a Sentence
She wanted to pledge a sorority.
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Elle Woods, the headstrong sorority girl turned Harvard Law student played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, charms her way into the Ivy League law school through relentless studying and an out-of-the-box admissions video essay.
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Nicole Fell,
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2 July 2026
Bid Day is the final event in the sorority and fraternity rush process when potential new members open their invitation, or bid, to join a specific chapter and celebrate with their new brothers or sisters.
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Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Think the college roommate who referred you for your first real job, the sorority sister who made one phone call that opened a door no resume could have or the former colleague who vouched for you at exactly the right moment.
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Crystal Gilmore,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Founded during a time when African Americans were often excluded from mainstream collegiate organizations, Black fraternities and sororities have long served as networks for leadership development, civic engagement, professional advancement and community service.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Bid Day is the final event in the sorority and fraternity rush process when potential new members open their invitation, or bid, to join a specific chapter and celebrate with their new brothers or sisters.
—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Think the college roommate who referred you for your first real job, the sorority sister who made one phone call that opened a door no resume could have or the former colleague who vouched for you at exactly the right moment.
—
Crystal Gilmore,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Founded during a time when African Americans were often excluded from mainstream collegiate organizations, Black fraternities and sororities have long served as networks for leadership development, civic engagement, professional advancement and community service.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sorority
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorority. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ət-ē
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women especially at a college
Etymology
from Latin sororitas "sisterhood," from earlier soror "sister"
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