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

On Monday, an employment tribunal outlined four ways in which NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie, but dismissed all other allegations against the health board and all claims against Dr Beth Upton - who is a trans woman.

From BBC

Zoe Leventhal KC, representing the minister for women and equalities, argued that the guidance may have been too simplistic in suggesting that, for example, a trans woman should not use a women's toilet in a public space.

From BBC

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

Brazilian singer-songwriter Liniker was the first trans woman to win a Latin Grammy in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet, her presence as a Black Brazilian trans woman at the forefront of Latin music carries an undeniable cultural weight.

From Los Angeles Times