lesbian
Translation
lesbian
Examples
She is a proud lesbian.
She is a proud lesbian.
The film is about a lesbian couple.
The film is about a lesbian couple.
Grammar Patterns
a/the lesbian (noun) a woman who is homosexual She is a proud lesbian.
lesbian + ((noun)) (adjective) relating to lesbians The film is about a lesbian couple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gay woman
Etymology
From the Greek island of Lesbos, home of the poet Sappho, who wrote about love between women.
Memory Tips
Connect the word to the Greek island of Lesbos. It can be used as a noun ('a lesbian') or an adjective ('a lesbian couple').