Meaning & Definition of word "Woman"
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Woman
/ˈwʊmən/
noun:
- 1. An adult female human.
- Example: The woman in the red dress smiled at the camera.
- 2. A female member of the human species.
- Example: She is a talented woman who has achieved great success in her career.
- 3. A term used to refer to a female in general.
- Example: Every woman deserves to be treated with respect.
Etymology
From Old English 'wīfmann', where 'wīf' means woman and 'mann' originally meant person.
Common Phrases and Expressions
woman of the hour:
A woman who is currently prominent or well-known for a particular reason.
behind every great man is a great woman:
A saying that suggests that a man's success is due to the influence of a woman.
a woman's touch:
A phrase indicating that something has been improved by a woman’s influence, often referring to care or aesthetics.
Related Words
girl:
A female child or young adult, typically referring to a female who is not yet an adult.
mother:
A woman in relation to her child or children.
sister:
A female sibling.
Slang Meanings of woman
Meaning: Chick
Example Sentence: She's a cool chick who loves to hang out.
Meaning: Dame
Example Sentence: That dame knows how to throw a party.
Meaning: Broad
Example Sentence: Don't underestimate that broad; she's tough.
Meaning: Lady
Example Sentence: She carries herself like a true lady.