Word FEMALE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

female

🇺🇸 [ˈfiːmeɪl]

Meanings

Female refers to the sex of an organism that can produce eggs or give birth. It is used to describe individuals of species that typically bear offspring. The term is often used in contrast with male, the opposite sex.

Examples

• The female lion is the primary hunter in the pride.
• She is the first female president of the company.
• In many species, the female is the caregiver for the young.

Synonyms

woman • girl • female sex

Antonyms

male • man • boy