woman

noun

ˈwu̇-mən How to pronounce woman (audio)
Definition of womannext
1
as in lady
an adult female human being the first woman to become governor of the state

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2
as in girlfriend
a female romantic companion wanted to give his woman all the finer things in life

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as in wife
chiefly dialect a female partner in a marriage treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary

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Recent Examples of woman In kitchens, courtyards, bedrooms and on the streets, women shared jokes, secrets, gestures of care and moments of freedom. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 There comes a point in every woman’s life when a mid-calf floral skirt starts looking suspiciously like the best thing in your wardrobe. — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026 Their unemployment rate remains well above the rate for women overall. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Leaving him was necessary, and the woman is now happily remarried. — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woman
  1. lady
  2. girlfriend
  3. wife
  4. female
  5. girl
Noun
  • Whether through her singing, or her larger-than-life persona and brand, or her entertaining and acting and Dollywood theme park and philanthropy, this is a legendary lady who will continue to be loved by all with a lasting legacy.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hunting a lady tiger with cubs posed some special problems, so Upendra Singh went to his father for advice.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • After all, their eventual conversation about kids with Samir’s girlfriend takes place while Issa is peacefully tied up in a chair.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with the dust of the last few years settling, Munn is recentering her focus on what brings her happiness, such as going back to work, hanging out with her close girlfriends, date nights with her husband, and all things fashion.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Noun
  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Naturally, with three more Salt Lake City wives at the Alter Ego Party, Gizelle is ready to further investigate why Lisa is in a battle with her whole cast.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wife
Noun
  • But, based on the transgender rules set forth by Alberta Golf — the organization in charge of golf across the province — Ivy and Elser seem perfectly within the rules to go out and dominate biological females.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Currently, San Patrignano is home to roughly 900 residents, male and female.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of female
Noun
  • The two girls were falsely listed as recruits for the university’s crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Even the Barbie doll, while often derided for promoting an unhealthy body image for developing children, offered girls a glimpse of a different future than as a wife and mother, Kimmel argues.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woman. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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