woman
Translation
woman
Examples
She is a very kind woman.
She is a very kind woman.
The rights of a woman are important.
The rights of a woman are important.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) woman an adult female human being She is a strong woman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lady, female; Antonyms: man
Etymology
From Old English 'wīfmann', from 'wīf' (woman, wife) + 'mann' (person, human being).
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural 'women', which is pronounced /ˈwɪmɪn/.