Pronunciation

/wʊmən/

Definitions

Noun

1. A female human, typically an adult, distinguished from a man by her reproductive anatomy and secondary sex characteristics.

   • Definition: A woman is an adult female human, often referred to as a lady or a gal.
   • Example: “The team was led by a strong and capable woman named Sarah.”

2. A woman in a specific role or context, such as mother, wife, or professional.

   • Example: “She is a woman doctor working in the ER.”

Verb

1. To identify or refer to someone as a woman.

   • Example: “He recognized her as the woman who had helped him earlier.”

2. To behave or present oneself with typical feminine qualities or traits.

   • Example: “She womaned up and took charge of the situation.”

Adjective

1. Characteristic of, pertaining to, or belonging to a woman.
   • Example: “Women’s rights have come a long way in recent decades.”

Adjective (collective)

1. Referring to multiple women or the female gender in general.
   • Example: “The all-women team won the championship.”

Phrases

• “To give a woman a compliment”
• “A group of women bonding over coffee”
• “Breaking the glass ceiling for women in business”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was the only woman at the board meeting.”
• Verb: “He thanked the woman who had saved his life.”
• Adjective: “The woman’s perspective added a unique insight to the discussion.”

Synonyms

• Female
• Lady
• Gal -雌性
• Feminine
• Ladylike

Antonyms

• Male
• Man
• Masculine
• Femininity (as an adjective)