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male

Pronunciation: [/meɪl/]

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male: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use male in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(adjective) referring to the sex that produces sperm, typically having XY chromosomes. Boys and men are often referred to as male.

Example

He has a male cat that he named Max.

Example

The female bird laid eggs, not the male.

Example

Is that a male or a female lion?

Context: “gender”

(noun) an individual of the masculine gender, often used to refer to boys or men. You might call your dad or grandfather male.

Example

The male in the family was the breadwinner.

Example

She is the only female in the group of males.

Example

Are there more males or females in the class?

How to pronounce male

Pronunciation: [/meɪl/]

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