male

noun
UK: /meɪl/
US: /meɪl/

  1. A man or boy.

    1. There are three females and one male in my family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The study focused on the differences between male and female experiences in the workplace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

man masculine boy
male adjective

  1. Relating to men or boys; of the sex that can father offspring.

    1. My brother is a male nurse at the local hospital. [ ] [ ]
    2. The male employees attended a workshop on leadership skills development. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "male" is /meɪl/ in British English and /meɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "male": man, masculine, boy.

Example usage of "male": "There are three females and one male in my family.". More examples on the page.