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female

[fee-meyl] / ˈfi meɪl /
ADJECTIVE
having the qualities or characteristics of a woman
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
of the sex that produces offspring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
childbearing offspring-bearing


Example Sentences

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I’ve really had to sit down and say: Why aren’t my female employees coming to me for pay raises at the same rate as men?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In fact, the female noble false-widow spiders are notably sluggish and non-aggressive, it adds.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A squad of female mariachis in blue soon proceeded to walk down the runway, ushering in her ranchera ballad, “Ese Hombre Es Malo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

At a news conference at Stormont on Monday, she said she was "hugely honoured and excited" to take up the role and become the first female unionist MLA for the constituency.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

She also used to be an astronaut, one of the few female African American ones.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein