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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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Things had been different a year ago, when CJ7 arrived to find 022 had shared the nest with another female.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“INAROW62” opens with a “Scott Pilgrim” sound bite, continuing a reference point Díaz previously explored on the “Sayonara” track “Ramona Flowers” — named after the titular character’s edgy female love interest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Only 20% of its sales are to female customers, in line with the industry average.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Both male and female caregivers experience substantial pressure,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Navy enlisted female clerks as “yeomanettes,” who were barred from sea duty but given formal naval rank.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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