woman

woman

noun

• a female human being
• a female adult
• a wife or female romantic partner
• a female servant or maid

adjective

• relating to or characteristic of women or female animals

Word distinctions

"woman" and "lady" have similar meanings, but "lady" is more polite and formal.

Vocabulary extension

• women: plural form of "woman"
• womanhood: the state or condition of being an adult female human being
• womanize: to pursue or engage in numerous casual sexual relationships with women
• womanizer: a man who engages in numerous casual sexual relationships with women

Synonyms

female, lady, girl, gal

Antonyms

man, male

Collins Dictionary

1. A woman is an adult female human being.

2. Women are adult female human beings.

3. The women in a particular organization or profession are the female employees or members of it.

4. A woman is a female member of a legislature in some countries.

Oxford Dictionary

1. An adult human female.

2. A female worker or employee.

3. A wife, girlfriend, or lover.

4. A person's mother, especially if she is regarded as a kindly or respectable figure.

Usage

"woman" is used when referring to an adult female human being, while "girl" is used for a female child or young person.

"woman" can also be used to refer to the female gender in general.

Examples:

1. She is a strong woman who has achieved great success in her career. (她是一位在事业上取得巨大成功的坚强女性。)
2. Many women have fought for their rights throughout history. (许多女性在历史上为争取自己的权利而奋斗。)
3. My mother is an amazing woman who always supports me. (我的母亲是一位了不起的女性，她总是支持我。)
4. The company employs over 500 women in various roles. (该公司雇佣了500多名女性担任不同的职位。)
5. She is a woman of intelligence and beauty. (她是一位聪明美丽的女子。)
6. It is important to empower women and ensure gender equality. (重要的是赋予女性权力，确保性别平等。)
7. She wants to be treated as a lady, not just a woman. (她希望被当作淑女而非普通女人对待。)
8. She is a remarkable lady who has dedicated her life to helping others. (她是一位出色的女士，她将自己的一生奉献给了帮助他人。)
9. The woman in the red dress caught everyone's attention. (穿红裙子的女士吸引了所有人的注意。)
10. She works as a cleaning woman in a hotel. (她在一家旅馆里做清洁女工。)
11. The woman of the house greeted us warmly. (这家的女主人热情地迎接我们。)
12. She is a member of the Women's Rights Committee. (她是妇女权益委员会的成员。)
13. She is an influential woman in the business world. (她是商界有影响力的女性。)
14. He is known for his womanizing ways. (他以花心闻名。)
15. He has a reputation for being a womanizer. (他以花花公子的名声而闻名。)
16. She found out he was cheating on her with other women. (她发现他在外面和其他女人有染。)
17. She is a strong advocate for women's rights. (她是妇女权益的坚定拥护者。)
18. She is a woman of substance who has achieved great things in her life. (她是一位有实力的女性，在生活中取得了巨大的成就。)
19. The conference aims to empower and inspire women in leadership roles. (该会议旨在赋予和鼓舞担任领导职务的女性。)
20. She is a woman with a kind heart and a strong personality. (她是一位心地善良、个性坚强的女性。)
21. She is a successful businesswoman who has built her own empire. (她是一位成功的女商人，建立了自己的商业帝国。)