herstory

American  

[hur-stuh-ree, hurs-tree] / ˈhɜr stə ri, ˈhɜrs tri /

noun

plural

herstories

1. history (used especially in feminist literature and in women's studies as an alternative form to distinguish or emphasize the particular experience of women).

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herstory British  

/ ˈhɜːstərɪ /

noun

1. history from a female point of view or as it relates to women

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Etymology

Origin of herstory

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The sixth series of the UK version of RuPaul's Drag Race made herstory as the first time queens could win a cash prize - a fixture of the US series - of £25,000.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

For the first time in drag herstory, “All Stars” contestants will be competing for a chance to donate the $200,000 grand prize to the charity of the winner’s choosing, provided by the Palette Fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

For a middle school talent show, Jinkx dressed as a woman and told crass jokes — and the rest, as they say, is herstory.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2023

“We need to teach our public school students history, herstory, our beautifully diverse ways of being, without censorship,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Taub’s notion in casting 20 female-identifying actors in all roles is a smart one: This for once, really is herstory.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022