female

/ˈfiːmeɪl/
noun
  1. A person or animal of the sex that can produce eggs or give birth.
    • The survey asked participants to identify as male, female, or non-binary.
    • The female of the species is often larger than the male.
    • In many bird species, the female builds the nest.
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adjective
  1. Relating to the sex that can produce eggs or give birth to young; characteristic of women or girls.
    • She works in a field that is traditionally male, but more female engineers are joining every year.
    • The female lion does most of the hunting for the pride.
    • The doctor explained the female reproductive system to the class.
  2. Designed for or typical of women or girls.
    • She bought a female bicycle with a lower crossbar.
    • The female restroom is on the left.
    • The store sells both male and female clothing.
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