as in ladies
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of females
Iron requirements are higher in females than in males and increase during pregnancy.
—
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
While Wuthering Heights is popping among younger women, Crime 101 is getting a larger share of older females, which Warners is also targeting.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The harvest caps are 350 juvenile females, 732 adult females or 1226 males.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The male cockroaches are territorial, defending females in their area and competing against encroaching rivals.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
For biological females, this means stopping breast development and menstruation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The deputy conducted a traffic stop and located three males and two females inside the vehicle.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
On the shorter side, pitbulls clock in at 40 to 55 pounds for females and 55 to 70 pounds for males.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
There are three strong challenge females.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
While Wuthering Heights is popping among younger women, Crime 101 is getting a larger share of older females, which Warners is also targeting.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The harvest caps are 350 juvenile females, 732 adult females or 1226 males.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The male cockroaches are territorial, defending females in their area and competing against encroaching rivals.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
For biological females, this means stopping breast development and menstruation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The deputy conducted a traffic stop and located three males and two females inside the vehicle.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
On the shorter side, pitbulls clock in at 40 to 55 pounds for females and 55 to 70 pounds for males.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
There are three strong challenge females.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for females
Noun
-
With seemingly endless possibilities for ingredient combinations and twists, there's always a new way to serve a pasta salad at brunch, a ladies luncheon, or with a light supper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Every year, some ladies show up in short cocktail dresses, and are sometimes irate at being refused entry, even though every venue, often even the tickets themselves, describe the dress code in advance.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Other records in the Epstein files include allegations made to the FBI that Wexner interacted with young women and possibly underage girls in Epstein’s presence.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Four young women in a two-bedroom apartment with four separate study areas can create traffic jams.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Females.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/females. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
