cis woman

American  

[sis-woom-uhn] / ˈsɪsˌwʊm ən /

Or cis-woman,

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cis woman

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

In their eyes, Jones said, “she can’t be a cis woman who he finds attractive. There has to be something nefarious or darker that they’re hiding.”

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

“There are cis women who are very tall and very muscular and have more testosterone than another cis woman, and should that then also disqualify them?”

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2022

Is there any reason that the doctor should speak about it, even if it is to determine whether I, a cis woman, am comfortable seeing a trans physician?

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2021

The third UK series makes herstory with the international franchise's first cis woman drag queen, Victoria Scone.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021

I’m a queer cis woman who prefers not to shave my legs, but also prefers dresses and skirts to pants.

From Slate • May 3, 2021