womanhood

noun
UK: /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
US: /ˈwʊmənhʊd/

  1. The state of being a woman.

    1. Womanhood is celebrated in many cultures.
    2. She embraced womanhood with grace and strength, facing all the challenges.

  2. The time in a girl's life when she develops into a woman.

    1. Her transition to womanhood was smooth.
    2. Adolescence marks the beginning of womanhood, with significant physical changes.

  3. The qualities associated with women.

    1. Womanhood encompasses compassion and resilience.
    2. Her understanding of womanhood empowered her to advocate for gender equality.

Synonyms

femininity womanliness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "womanhood" in English means: The state of being a woman., The time in a girl's life when she develops into a woman., The qualities associated with women..

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

Synonyms for "womanhood": femininity, womanliness.

Example usage of "womanhood": "Womanhood is celebrated in many cultures.". More examples on the page.