woman

/'wumən/
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woman

A woman reads a book in a comfortable armchair.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An adult female human being: A person of the female sex who has reached maturity.
    • Women collectively; womankind: The class or category of adult female humans as a group.
    • A female partner in a romantic or sexual relationship: A wife, girlfriend, or mistress.
    • (Archaic) A female servant or attendant.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She is a remarkable woman who has achieved great success in her field.
    • The rights of woman have been a central topic of discussion for centuries.
    • He introduced her as his woman.
    • The queen was attended by her women.
Advanced Usage
  • "to make an honest woman of (someone)": (idiomatic) To marry a woman, especially one with whom one has had a prior sexual relationship.
    • After the baby was born, he decided to make an honest woman of her.
  • "woman of the world": A sophisticated, experienced woman who is knowledgeable about society and life.
    • As a seasoned diplomat, she was very much a woman of the world.
  • "woman's wit": Intuitive intelligence or shrewdness often associated with women.
    • She solved the mystery not through logic, but through woman's wit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Womanhood (n): The state or period of being a woman; the qualities considered characteristic of women.
    • She spoke about the challenges and joys of womanhood.
  • Womanly (adj): Having qualities traditionally associated with a woman, such as gentleness or compassion.
    • She showed a womanly concern for his well-being.
  • Womankind (n): Women considered collectively.
    • A celebration of the achievements of womankind.
Synonyms
  • Female: Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs.
  • Lady: (Often formal or polite) A woman.
Related Phrases
  • Tied to a woman's apron strings: (idiom) Completely controlled or dominated by a woman, especially one's mother or wife.
    • He can't make a decision without his wife; he's completely tied to her apron strings.
  • A woman with a past: (idiomatic) A woman whose earlier life, especially involving romantic or sexual relationships, is considered scandalous or disreputable.
    • In the novel, she was portrayed as a woman with a past.
woman

A woman reads a book in a comfortable armchair.

Noun
  1. women as a class
    • it's an insult to American womanhood
    • woman is the glory of creation
    • the fair sex gathered on the veranda
  2. a human female employed to do housework
    • the char will clean the carpet
    • I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write
  3. a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man
    • he was faithful to his woman
  4. an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
    • the woman kept house while the man hunted

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