female
fe
ˈfi:
fi
male
meɪl
meil
British pronunciation
/ˈfiːmeɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "female"in English

female
01

belonging to the sex that is fertilized by the opposite sex and can lay eggs or give birth to babies

female definition and meaning
example
Examples
The female bird incubates the eggs while the male gathers food for their young.
The female lioness is typically responsible for hunting and providing food for the pride.
1.1

relating to women or the female gender

female definition and meaning
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Examples
She chose a vibrant and feminine female blouse for the special occasion.
She wore a stylish and elegant female dress to the party.
1.2

characteristic of or peculiar to a woman

Female
01

an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)

1.1

a person who is biologically part of the sex that can conceive and give birth

female definition and meaning
example
Examples
The team was made up of an equal number of males and females.
She was the first female in her family to attend university.
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