he/she

American  

[hee-shee] / ˈhiˈʃi /

1. a combined form used as a singular nominative pronoun to denote someone either male or female.

   Each student may begin when he/she is ready.

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Gender

Is he gender-neutral? See he ¹.

Etymology

Origin of he/she

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

“I think we can all agree the U.S. Consumer is saying he / she is worried, but as always…consuming in-line to above expectations,” wrote Carey Kaufman, U.S. consumer strategist at Jefferies.

From Barron's

"If despite the available technology, the third umpire is unable to decide with a high degree of confidence whether the original on-field decision should be changed, then he/she shall report that the replays are 'inconclusive', and that the on-field decision shall stand. The third umpire shall not give answers conveying likelihoods or probabilities."

From BBC

It says school officials “should not consent to access by an immigration enforcement officer unless he/she declares exigent circumstances or has a federal judicial warrant.”

From Los Angeles Times

They also should “not attempt to physically impede an officer, even if he/she appears to lack authorization to enter.”

From Los Angeles Times

"How could he?" she eventually asked, in her quiet voice.

From BBC