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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The conversation shifts into a broader reflection on womanhood.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Her unsteady ascent toward womanhood coincides, hysterically, with the theater company’s descent into chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Luxurious bedsheets, a reflective Dame Tracey told Kuenssberg, is her "reward" for having lived through a much messier youth and young womanhood.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
On each project, she bears a new side to herself, often diving headfirst into the depths of her identity, love life and womanhood.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
Making strong statements about their womanhood helped them to cope with these issues.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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