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

Living in a world where my Blackness and my womanhood are constantly being policed, having this space to just be — among other Black women, who could just be — was truly transformative. —Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024

The essence of magic, much like womanhood, is diverse, personal and multi-layered. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024

Often, women are expected to endure the pain and suffering that accompany menstruation, pregnancy, or postpartum difficulties as inevitable trials of womanhood. —Theara Coleman, theweek, 18 Oct. 2024

Franco Sarto Tinsley Mary Jane flats $115 $76 AMAZON Mary-Janes have become a staple, from spring to winter and from girlhood to womanhood. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Oct. 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