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Female Definition & Meaning

female
adjective
  1. being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; "a female heir"; "female holly trees bear the berries"
  2. characteristic of or peculiar to a woman; "female sensitiveness"; "female suffrage"
  3. for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls; "the female lead in the play"; "a female chorus"
noun
  1. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
  2. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies

"Female" in song lyrics

See how female is used in real songs:

  • "Time to bounce with this female"
    A.G. — All Eye Seeing
  • "Don't wild out, huddle with a nice female"
    Allah Real f/ Tru-N-Livin — Buy Freedom
  • "Not one busted female"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — 9.99

Words that rhyme with female

Usage tips for "female"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "female" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for female to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does female mean?
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; "a female heir"; "female holly trees bear the berries" characteristic of or peculiar to a woman; "female sensitiveness"; "female suffrage" for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls; "the female lead in the play"; "a female chorus" an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
What part of speech is female?
Female is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does female have?
Female has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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