womanhood
Americannoun
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the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities.
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women collectively.
American womanhood.
noun
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the state or quality of being a woman or being womanly
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women collectively
Etymology
Origin of womanhood
A Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at woman, -hood
Example Sentences
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This is not something that we should be scared of, let alone try to hide, because it’s a part of womanhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
This is an album about walking to her own rhythm, as Starr grows into autonomy and womanhood.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
One speaker after another followed Erika’s lead, preaching the tenets of Christian womanhood to a congregation eager to be shepherded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The conversation shifts into a broader reflection on womanhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Gravely, the parents stepped over these, to show that they accompanied their daughter on her journey to womanhood.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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