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Female

Verb / ˈfi:ˌmeɪl / Another word for female — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of the female sex or gender; a female person or animal.

Synonyms & similar words

distaff androgynous femaleperson male woman girl lady miss madam dame lass lassie maid maiden gal daughter sister mother wife queen princess empress goddess she

Synonyms by register

Formal

feminine womanly gynecological

Informal

chick broad dame gal

Literary

maiden lass

Antonyms

male masculine man boy gentleman

Common collocations

  • female student
  • female doctor
  • female population
  • female worker
  • female voice
  • female orgasm
  • female reproductive system

Word family

noun female
adjective female
adverb femally

Usage note

While 'female' can be used as a noun, it is often considered less respectful than 'woman' or 'girl' in many contexts. It is best used as an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The female lion hunts for food.
  2. My mother is a strong female.
  3. The female singer has a beautiful voice.
  4. The female doctor helped me feel better.
  5. The female teacher taught us math today.

Quotes

  • I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay. - Madonna
  • I am a woman, hear me roar. - Helen Reddy
  • A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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