woman
word
/ˈwʊmən/
WUH-muhn
/wˈʊmən/
WUHM-uhn
Definition
An adult human female. A woman is typically an adult female, distinguishing her from a girl, who is a female child.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and informal usage. Often used simply to refer to adult females without specifying age beyond childhood. Avoid confusing with 'girl' which is for female children. Common collocations: 'woman doctor', 'business woman', 'young woman'.
Spanish: mujerPortuguese (BR): mulherPortuguese (PT): mulherChinese (Simplified): 女人Chinese (Traditional): 女人Hindi: महिलाArabic: امرأةBengali: মহিলা - নারীRussian: женщинаJapanese: 女性 - 女の人Vietnamese: phụ nữKorean: 여자 - 여성Turkish: kadınUrdu: عورتIndonesian: wanita
Example Sentences
The woman is reading a book.
basic
She is a strong woman.
basic
That woman really knows how to handle pressure.
natural
The woman lives near the school.
basic
Every woman deserves respect and equal rights.
natural
That young woman just started her own company last year.
natural