woman
Translation
woman
Examples
She is a very kind woman.
She is a very kind woman.
The woman in the red dress is my sister.
The woman in the red dress is my sister.
Grammar Patterns
a woman (an adult female human being) She is a very kind woman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female, lady; Antonyms: man
Etymology
From Old English 'wīfmann', literally 'wife-person' or 'female person', from 'wīf' (woman, wife) + 'mann' (person).
Memory Tips
Note the pronunciation change in the plural 'women' (sounds like 'wimin').