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women's

American  
[wim-inz] / ˈwɪm ɪnz /

noun

  1. a range of sizes usually from 38 to 44 for garments that fit larger than average women.

  2. a garment in this size range.

  3. the department or section of a store where these garments are sold.


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noun

Etymology

Origin of women's

women + 's 1

Example Sentences

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According to the suit, Combs showed up to the womens’ home days later to discourage them from coming forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2023

The epic debate and vote at Holyrood is not the end of the story because the legislation could yet face a legal challenge from womens' groups.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2022

Gdansk-based womens' health clinic Nivique offered free gynaecological services to female refugees.

From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2022

The letter was signed by the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Federations of North America, the Orthodox Union and Hadassah, a pro-Israel Jewish womens’ group.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2021

The Bon Ton has a big sale in mens' and womens' coat's.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

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