Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
female
Adjective/Noun
/ˈfiːmeɪl/
Definition
A term used to refer to the sex of an organism that produces eggs or ovum.
Examples
- The female bird was building a nest.
- In many species, the female is often larger than the male.
- She identifies as a female and advocates for women’s rights.
Meaning
Female describes the sex of an individual that has two X chromosomes, particularly in mammals, and is capable of producing offspring or eggs.
Synonyms
- woman
- girl
- lady
- matron
- feminine
