Meaning of woman in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈwʊmən/

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1. Noun

   woman

   Etymology

   Old English wīfmon, -man(see wife, man), a formation peculiar to English, the ancient word being wife

   Definitions

   1. an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

   Examples

   • « the woman kept house while the man hunted »

   Antonyms

   • man
   • adult male
2. 2. women as a class

   Examples

   • « it's an insult to American womanhood »
   • « woman is the glory of creation »
3. 3. a human female who does housework

   Examples

   • « the char will clean the carpet »
4. 4. a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man

   Examples

   • « he was faithful to his woman »

   Antonyms

   • man