trans woman

Or trans-wom·an,

[trans woom-uhn, tranz]

noun

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

Sensitive Note

See male-to-female.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trans woman¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

That would mean, for instance, that a trans woman – a biological male who identifies as a woman - would not be able to use women's toilets and changing rooms.

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According to the guidance, a trans woman, a biological male who identifies as a woman, would be expected to use a gender-neutral toilet or the men's toilets, not those for women.

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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.

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

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

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