trans woman

noun

plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
Sharon Brackett has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state of Maryland …Zachary Zane
Whitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.Madeline Bennett

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In 2015, Jenner came out as a trans woman in a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 The fight in Riverside is one of a series of battles raging across California over trans women in sports. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024 With her first Emmy nomination this year for her turn as Teri, the girlfriend of Donny Dunn (series creator Richard Gadd), on Netflix’s UK sensation Baby Reindeer, Mau became the first trans woman nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024 Extreme, in part, because of hostility towards trans women, Jung explains. Maria Yagoda, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trans woman 

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trans woman was in 1996

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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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