trans woman
noun
plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
… has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state …—
Zachary Zane
Zachary ZaneWhitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.—Madeline Bennett
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The International Olympic Committee just banned trans women from women's sports.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
During his swearing-in ceremony, Christine discussed his own gender identity to make the point that his leadership would differ from his predecessor’s, Rachel Levine, a trans woman.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
With Manhunt, Felker-Martin subverts this convention, creating a post-contagion world in which trans women (and men and nonbinary people) not only exist but tell the story themselves across multiple viewpoint characters.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
At Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee hearing Tuesday, Monserrat, a CASA member, talked about her fears of having to go back to Honduras as a trans woman.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
During his swearing-in ceremony, Christine discussed his own gender identity to make the point that his leadership would differ from his predecessor’s, Rachel Levine, a trans woman.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
With Manhunt, Felker-Martin subverts this convention, creating a post-contagion world in which trans women (and men and nonbinary people) not only exist but tell the story themselves across multiple viewpoint characters.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
At Baltimore City Council's Public Safety Committee hearing Tuesday, Monserrat, a CASA member, talked about her fears of having to go back to Honduras as a trans woman.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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