Pronunciation: /ˈlɛz.bi.ən/

Definitions of lesbian

noun a woman who is sexually attracted to other women

Example Sentences

A1 She is a lesbian.

A2 The lesbian couple held hands in the park.

B1 Many people still face discrimination for being lesbian.

B2 The lesbian community organized a pride parade.

C1 She is a prominent activist for lesbian rights.

C2 The film explores the complexities of being a lesbian in a conservative society.

adjective relating to or characteristic of lesbians

Example Sentences

A1 She is a lesbian woman.

A2 The movie features a lesbian couple.

B1 She came out as a lesbian to her family.

B2 The book explores the challenges faced by lesbian women in society.

C1 The documentary delves into the history of the lesbian rights movement.

C2 Her work as a lesbian activist has made a significant impact on LGBTQ rights.

Examples of lesbian in a Sentence

formal The organization advocates for the rights of lesbian women in the workplace.

informal She came out as a lesbian to her friends last week.

slang I heard she's a lipstick lesbian, meaning she's feminine but attracted to other women.

figurative The bond between them was so strong, it was like they were soulmates - like two halves of a lesbian whole.

Grammatical Forms of lesbian

past tense

identified as lesbian

plural

lesbians

comparative

more lesbian

superlative

most lesbian

present tense

is lesbian

future tense

will be lesbian

perfect tense

has been lesbian

continuous tense

is being lesbian

singular

lesbian

positive degree

lesbian

infinitive

to be lesbian

gerund

being lesbian

participle

being lesbian

Origin and Evolution of lesbian

First Known Use: 1870 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'lesbian' originates from the island of Lesbos in ancient Greece, where the poet Sappho lived and wrote love poems to women.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe women who were from the island of Lesbos or who followed the poetry of Sappho, the term 'lesbian' evolved to refer to women who have romantic or sexual relationships with other women.