Definition

An adult female human being.

Example

The woman at the store helped me find what I needed.

Conversation

Did you see that new documentary about the amazing woman who climbed Everest?

Yes! She’s so inspiring and brave.

I can't believe how much she had to overcome as a woman in that field.

Absolutely, it really shows the strength of women in adventure sports.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'woman' originates from Old English 'wīfmann', where 'wīf' (meaning woman or wife) and 'mann' (meaning person or human). The term originally referred to a female human being, distinguishing her from a male.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wīf' meaning woman and 'mann' meaning person — together they help you remember that a woman is a female person.

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