les·bi·an
ˈlez-bē-ən 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
gay and lesbian veterans
a lesbian relationship
2
Lesbian
: of or relating to Lesbos
plural lesbians
: a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women : a gay woman
lesbians and gay men
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Two years earlier, in 2021, France had passed a law making artificial insemination and IVF free of charge for all women, including for lesbian couples and for single women.
—Ophélie Loubat, The Dial, 3 June 2025
Jack Irvin, People.com, 12 June 2025
The league officially added Pride Month to its calendar in 2014, only 12 years after Sue Wicks came out publicly as a lesbian, becoming the became the first WNBA player out of the closet.
—Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
The film was noteworthy at the time for its frank depiction of a lesbian relationship, as well as its focus on the athletes at work.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Two years earlier, in 2021, France had passed a law making artificial insemination and IVF free of charge for all women, including for lesbian couples and for single women.
—Ophélie Loubat, The Dial, 3 June 2025
Noun
Siwa publicly identified as a lesbian before growing close with Hughes on the latest season of Celebrity Big Brother UK and subsequently confirming their romantic relationship earlier this month.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 12 June 2025
The league officially added Pride Month to its calendar in 2014, only 12 years after Sue Wicks came out publicly as a lesbian, becoming the became the first WNBA player out of the closet.
—Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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“Lesbian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesbian. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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lesbian
1 of 2 adjective
les·bi·an
ˈlez-bē-ən
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
gay and lesbian adults
a lesbian relationship
lesbian
2 of 2 noun
: a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women : a gay woman
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