womanhood

noun

wom·​an·​hood ˈwu̇-mən-ˌhu̇d 

 especially Southern  ˈwō-,

 or  ˈwə-

1

a

: the state of being a woman

b

: the distinguishing character or qualities of a woman or of womankind

2

: women, womankind

Synonyms

• femininity
• feminity
• muliebrity
• womanishness
• womanliness

Examples of womanhood in a Sentence

a young girl on the verge of womanhood

What is your view of womanhood?

The book is a celebration of womanhood.

Recent Examples on the Web

The most significant difference: Rather than a male artist configuring a sensual image of womanhood, a buoyant Thomas takes the reins to represent herself. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

On a deeply chilly winter night in New York, a celebration of womanhood left a warm, intimate impression in SoHo. —Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024

Advocates for women in sports have warned that attacks on athletes’ womanhood put women at further risk of violence — particularly women of color, whether cis or trans. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 27 Nov. 2024

Her act is seeded with the wins and losses of womanhood and dating, growing up with a lesbian mother and an estranged weed-loving father, and her battles with OCD and intrusive thoughts. —Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

womanhood

noun

wom·​an·​hood ˈwu̇m-ən-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the state of being a woman

2

: qualities associated with women

3

: womankind