ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈver-ē-ən 

variants or less commonly ovarial

ō-ˈver-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, or involving an ovary

ovarian cancer

Examples of ovarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elle Simone Scott, the beloved chef, cookbook author, and pioneering television host, has died at the age of 49 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026

When Jayant Parthasarathy lost family members to breast, brain, ovarian, and prostate cancers, his next mission was clear. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Jan. 2026

The New England Patriots surprised a Medway, Massachusetts mother who is battling ovarian cancer with tickets to the Super Bowl. —Logan Hall, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ovarian

• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian
• hungarian
• librarian
• riparian
• rotarian
• sectarian
• tractarian

Kids Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən 

-ˈver-

: of, relating to, or produced by an ovary

ovarian hormones

Medical Definition

ovarian

adjective

ovar·​i·​an ō-ˈvar-ē-ən, -ˈver- 

variants also ovarial

-ē-əl 

: of, relating to, affecting, or involving an ovary

ovarian functions