womanhood

noun

wom·​an·​hood ˈwu̇-mən-ˌhu̇d 

 especially Southern  ˈwō-,

 or  ˈwə-

1

a

: the state of being a woman

b

: the distinguishing character or qualities of a woman or of womankind

2

: women, womankind

Synonyms

• femininity
• feminity
• muliebrity
• womanishness
• womanliness

Examples of womanhood in a Sentence

a young girl on the verge of womanhood

What is your view of womanhood?

The book is a celebration of womanhood.

Recent Examples on the Web

That was a style that was specific and iconic for her at that period of her womanhood. —Diana Tsui, TIME, 23 Sep. 2024

At some point, the reward of true freedom outweighs the burden of burning bridges that lead to respectable womanhood. —Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024

Shot over four years, The Brink of Dreams follows them from childhood to womanhood, facing the most crucial choices of their lives. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024

It’s been a tradition for generations: Latina quinceañeras, or sweet 15 celebrations, which symbolize a girl’s transition to womanhood. —Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

womanhood

noun

wom·​an·​hood ˈwu̇m-ən-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the state of being a woman

2

: qualities associated with women

3

: womankind