Synonyms for

Females

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

Definition

Females are people or animals that belong to the sex that can give birth to babies or produce eggs.

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Common collocations

  • human females
  • adult females
  • female students
  • female employees
  • female population
  • female reproductive system
  • female athletes

Word family

noun female
adjective female

Usage note

The term 'females' is often used in scientific or biological contexts. In general conversation, 'women' or 'girls' is usually preferred. Avoid using it as a noun to refer to individual women, as it can sound objectifying.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked the students to identify the females and males in the picture.
  2. My cat had six female kittens and only one male.
  3. The female athletes trained hard for the upcoming competition.
  4. In some animal species, the females are larger than the males.
  5. The book club was made up of all females.

Quotes

  • 'I am a feminist. I've been a female for a long time now. It'd be stupid not to be on my own side.' - Maya Angelou
  • 'The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.' - Roseanne Barr
  • 'I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I'm beautiful. I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story - I will.' - Amy Schumer

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