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

Only ONE trans woman weightlifter competed in Tokyo 2021 and she did not win a medal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Among those who found the circle was Lucy, a freshman trans woman who had wandered past on her way to class and stayed.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

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

"It is a risk to now come over and especially as a trans woman," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Pacal's sister, Lux, is a trans woman and his comments aimed at Rowling are not the first time he's shown support for the community.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025