Synonyms for
Lesbians
Definition
Lesbians are women who are romantically and/or sexually attracted to other women.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- lesbians who
- lesbians and gay men
- lesbians in love
- lesbians are
- lesbians today
- lesbians and bisexuals
- lesbians and women
Word family
noun lesbianism
Usage note
The term 'lesbian' is the standard and most widely accepted term. While 'dyke' can be reclaimed by some, it is often considered offensive. 'Sapphist' is a more archaic and literary term.
Example sentences
- Many people believe that love is love, and it doesn't matter whether it's two men, two women, or a man and a woman.
- My best friend's moms are lesbians and they are the happiest couple I know.
- It's important to respect everyone's sexual orientation, whether they are straight or gay or somewhere in between.
- Some people think that being a lesbian is a choice, but most people believe that it's just a natural part of who someone is.
- There are many famous lesbians throughout history, including Sappho, Gertrude Stein, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Quotes
'I am a lesbian and you have to let that go and be okay with it.' - Ellen DeGeneres
'I'm a lesbian who hates cats.' - Rosie O'Donnell
'I have a lot of gay and lesbian friends and I've always been supportive of gay and lesbian rights, human rights, and civil rights.' - Billie Jean King