Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

females

Pronunciation: [ˈfiːmeɪlz]

Word

Learn how to use females in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “gender”

(noun) a word that means girls and women. When we say 'females', we are talking about people who are girls or women, who are different from boys and men.

Example

In the animal kingdom, many species have females that play critical roles in raising their young.

Example

Not all animals in a species are females; there are also males and they have different roles.

Example

What are some examples of female animals in nature?

Context: “biology”

(noun) in biology, this term describes organisms that have the reproductive system to produce eggs. Unlike males, females can bear offspring or lay eggs.

Example

The female bird carefully built her nest to prepare for her eggs.

Example

In many species, not every individual is female; males have different reproductive roles.

Example

How can we identify the female of the species in this habitat?

Context: “social roles”

(noun) this term may also refer to women in a societal context, highlighting their roles and contributions in various areas like family, work, and community.

Example

Females have made significant contributions to science and the arts throughout history.

Example

In some places, not all females have had the same opportunities as males to pursue education.

Example

What roles can females play in building a community?

How to pronounce females

Pronunciation: [ˈfiːmeɪlz]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s