Woman

/ˈwʊmən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An adult female human.
The woman in the red dress smiled at the camera.
A female member of the human species.
She is a talented woman who has achieved great success in her career.
A term used to refer to a female in general.
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

Chick
She's a cool chick who loves to hang out.
Dame
That dame knows how to throw a party.
Broad
Don't underestimate that broad; she's tough.
Lady
She carries herself like a true lady.