lesbian — a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlezbiən/
Example Sentences
- The lesbian book club meets every Tuesday at the local library.
- Pride month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
- Many cities now have lesbian bars and social spaces for the community to gather.
lesbian
NOUN[/ˈlezbiən/]
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Woman loving another woman
The lesbian actress finds love beyond the thespian stage
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Lesbos, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, home to the celebrated ancient poet Sappho (circa 630-570 BCE). Sappho's verses celebrated the beauty of women, and her cultural legacy became associated with same-sex desire between women, leading to the formation of 'lesbian' as a descriptor.
Breakdown
Lesbos (the Greek island) + -ian (suffix denoting origin or belonging to a place). The island name 'Lesbos' comes from Greek Lesbos, with 'lesbian' emerging as the adjectival form meaning 'of or from Lesbos.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lesbian book club meets every Tuesday at the local library.”
“Pride month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.”
“Many cities now have lesbian bars and social spaces for the community to gather.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.