noun
Very common
Women
Women (noun) means plural of woman. Example: “The women in the group had known each other for years.”
noun
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Plural of woman.
"Three women went for a walk."
"The women in the group had known each other for years."
How to use Women
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one woman.
Common mistake
Pronounced differently from the singular "woman" — the first syllable rhymes with "pin", not "one".
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Etymology
From Middle English wimmen, from Old English wīfmenn (“women”), from wīf (“female”) + menn (“men, persons, human beings”), equivalent to wife + men. Spelling (with o) influenced by the singular; see woman for more.
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What does “Women” mean?
The word “Women” means plural of woman. In plain terms, more than one woman.
How do you use “Women” in a sentence?
Here is “Women” used in a sentence: “The women in the group had known each other for years.”
What part of speech is “Women”?
“Women” is a noun.
Is “Women” a common word?
“Women” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'women' and 'woman'?
'Woman' is singular, referring to one adult female, while 'women' is its plural, referring to two or more. The spelling changes in the middle, and so does the sound: 'woman' is said 'WUUM-uhn,' but 'women' is said 'WIM-in.' One woman, several women — the shift in that first vowel is the key clue.
What is the singular of 'women'?
The singular of 'women' is 'woman.' It is an irregular plural, so it does not simply add '-s' like most English nouns. Instead the vowel changes from 'woman' to 'women,' similar to 'man' becoming 'men.' You would write 'one woman' but 'three women.'
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