lesbian

noun
UK: /ˈlez.bi.ən/
US: /ˈlez.bi.ən/

  1. A woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

    1. She is a lesbian and proud of her identity. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many feel a need to actively support lesbian rights within their community. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to or characteristic of lesbians or lesbianism.

    1. The film explores lesbian relationships with sensitivity. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some universities have designated lesbian and gay student housing options. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dyke sapphic
lesbian adjective

  1. Relating to homosexual women.

    1. She wrote a lesbian novel that became a bestseller. [ ] [ ]
    2. The magazine often features articles about lesbian culture and politics. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lesbian" in English means: A woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women., Relating to or characteristic of lesbians or lesbianism..

The phonetic transcription of "lesbian" is /ˈlez.bi.ən/ in British English and /ˈlez.bi.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lesbian": dyke, sapphic.

Example usage of "lesbian": "She is a lesbian and proud of her identity.". More examples on the page.