trans woman

American  

[trans woom-uhn, tranz] / ˈtræns ˌwʊm ən, ˈtrænz /

Or trans-woman,

noun

1. an adult who was assigned male at birth but whose gender identity is female.

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Sensitive Note

See male-to-female.

Etymology

Origin of trans woman

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

trans woman

Despite her close proximity to Pence as a trans woman, Curlee noted that his views did not impact her work.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The WNBA, which has never had a trans woman player, has convened a task force to look at its policy, a sensible move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Other entrants include a trans woman named Ashley Webb and a gloriously bearded Marine vet.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

The original trial in November heard that Brooks, a trans woman who was 17 at the time, confronted Linehan and filmed him outside the conference.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

I don’t think it’s my definition of femininity anymore, as a trans woman, but having that exaggeration still live somewhere in my work is a testament to drag culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025