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 optics and perils of working womanhood have marked Clinton’s time on the political stage. —The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024

After Emancipation, Black women set about reclaiming and redefining their womanhood. —Kali Nicole Gross / Made By History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024

The tenderness of the pair’s relationship is moving and palpable as the pair navigate their friendship — and Harper, her newfound womanhood — through the various stops along the way. —Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024

While Black women are often called masculine in a racist, misogynistic attempt to strip us of our innocence, femininity, and womanhood, Obama took it as an opportunity to assert her power and show off how strong femininity can be. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 July 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