Definition of Woman
Quick Meaning of Woman
a grown-up female person, as opposed to a girl
Detailed Definition of Woman
an adult female human being
How to Pronounce Woman
Stress pattern: Oo (2-syllable word).
Tip: The vowel changes completely: WOO-man (singular) vs WIM-in (plural). Completely different sounds.
Watch out: WUM-in (wrong stress/vowel), say WOO-man instead
Origin and Etymology of Woman
Old English wīfmann (wife-person), from wīf (woman) + mann (person)
How to Use Woman in a Sentence
Each example shows “woman” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“She is a strong woman.”
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“A woman walked into the office.”
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“The woman in the photo is my teacher.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Woman
Common Synonyms for Woman
Smart Synonyms for Woman — When to Use Each
- female
- more formal or biological context
- lady
- polite or respectful term for a woman
Antonyms of Woman
Common Collocations with Woman
These phrases pair with “woman” in everyday English:
- young woman
- businesswoman
- older woman
- woman of the year
Common Mistakes When Using Woman
Even fluent speakers slip up with “woman”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: womans
- ✓ Correct: women
- Why: Irregular plural: do not add -s, use women
- ✗ Wrong: a womans bag
- ✓ Correct: a woman's bag
- Why: Use apostrophe + s for possession: woman's bag, not womans bag
Words Confused With Woman
- Woman vs Female: Female is adjective or biological; woman is noun for adult
Other Forms of Woman
- Noun: woman
Frequently Asked Questions About Woman
What is the meaning of "Woman"?
a grown-up female person, as opposed to a girl
How do you pronounce "Woman"?
The IPA is /ˈwʊm.ən/. The vowel changes completely: WOO-man (singular) vs WIM-in (plural). Completely different sounds.
What part of speech is "Woman"?
"Woman" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Woman"?
Common synonyms include female, lady, adult female.
How do you use "Woman" in a sentence?
For example: "She is a strong woman."