male

1 of 2

adjective

ˈmāl

a(1)

: of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to produce relatively small, usually motile gametes which fertilize the eggs of a female

(2)

: having or producing only stamens or staminate flowers

a male holly

: having a gender identity that is the opposite of female

: made up of usually adult members of the male sex : consisting of males

a male choir

: characteristic of boys, men, or the male sex : exhibiting maleness

a deep male voice

: designed for or typically used by boys or men

a male cologne

male contraceptives

: engaged in or exercised by boys or men

A social code that taught women deference to male power in return for protection was upended …

Jane E. Schultz

: having a quality (such as vigor or boldness) sometimes associated with the male sex

: masculine sense 3b

a male rhyme

: designed with a projecting part for fitting into a corresponding female part

a male hose coupling

maleness

ˈmāl-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

Adjective There were more male than female students. Most extension cords have a male plug on one end and a female plug on the other. Noun She attended a school where there were more males than females. The male of this species assists the female in feeding the young.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Human nature, not malice, may cause the overwhelmingly white male healthcare industry to focus on treatments and cures for white men.

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Many of Hollywood’s most stylish men likewise opted for elevated suiting that prove the male-peacock trend shows no signs of slowing.

Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth became queen in 1952 — after a run of four male monarchs, and at a time when gender stereotypes portrayed women as homemakers, wearing aprons in the kitchen and dutifully waiting for the return of their working husbands.

Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Had her parents birthed a son, after her or her sister, Princess Margaret, male-preference primogeniture would have placed him as the next heir to the throne.

Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Inequality is something Lawrence has had to contend with in Hollywood, where she has often been paid lower than her male co-stars.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 As of August 2022, the tennis star is the No. 1-ranked male player in America and No. 12 worldwide.

Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 About 61% of white male apprentices finish their program, Bandurraga said, compared to 48% of females.

oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 Bryce Dallas Howard, star of the latest Jurassic Park reboot, says she was paid significantly less than her male co-star, Chris Pratt.

Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

Carrington laments how the male dominated world of jazz may have prevented so many female artists from developing as jazz players and composers since they were not given the same opportunities and mentors.

Crystal B. Shepeard, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 Foster said the investigation has indicated all three conspired and orchestrated in concealing the juvenile male who shot and killed the girl.

Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2022 The median woman working full-time, year round earned $51,226 compared to $61,180 for the median full-time working male.

Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 After being ranked 141st at the beginning of the 2021 season, winning the U.S. Open makes Alcaraz the first teenage male to ever reach No. 1 in the world.

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Ashe is the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam tournament.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The pursuing officer pulled in behind the car and exited his patrol car, asking the male, later identified to be Aaron Black, to show his hands before exiting the Fusion.

The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The black male wearing all black just fled on foot.

NBC News, 4 Sep. 2022 Pugh, the youngest male of 19 paternal grandchildren, had two older brothers who played football and basketball at Bloom.

Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	male
释义	male 1 of 2 adjective ˈmāl 1 a(1) : of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to produce relatively small, usually motile gametes which fertilize the eggs of a female (2) : having or producing only stamens or staminate flowers a male holly b : having a gender identity that is the opposite of female c : made up of usually adult members of the male sex : consisting of males a male choir d : characteristic of boys, men, or the male sex : exhibiting maleness a deep male voice e : designed for or typically used by boys or men a male cologne male contraceptives f : engaged in or exercised by boys or men A social code that taught women deference to male power in return for protection was upended … Jane E. Schultz g : having a quality (such as vigor or boldness) sometimes associated with the male sex 2 : masculine sense 3b a male rhyme 3 : designed with a projecting part for fitting into a corresponding female part a male hose coupling maleness ˈmāl-nəs noun male 2 of 2 noun plural males 1 a : a male person : a man or a boy b : an individual of the sex that is typically capable of producing small, usually motile gametes (such as sperm or spermatozoa) which fertilize the eggs of a female 2 : a plant having stamens but no pistils Synonyms Adjective man-size man-sized manlike manly mannish masculine virile Noun bastard bloke [chiefly British] buck cat chap [chiefly British] chappie [British] dude fella fellow galoot [slang] gent gentleman guy hombre jack joe joker lad man See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective There were more male than female students. Most extension cords have a male plug on one end and a female plug on the other. Noun She attended a school where there were more males than females. The male of this species assists the female in feeding the young. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Human nature, not malice, may cause the overwhelmingly white male healthcare industry to focus on treatments and cures for white men. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Many of Hollywood’s most stylish men likewise opted for elevated suiting that prove the male-peacock trend shows no signs of slowing. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth became queen in 1952 — after a run of four male monarchs, and at a time when gender stereotypes portrayed women as homemakers, wearing aprons in the kitchen and dutifully waiting for the return of their working husbands. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Had her parents birthed a son, after her or her sister, Princess Margaret, male-preference primogeniture would have placed him as the next heir to the throne. Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Inequality is something Lawrence has had to contend with in Hollywood, where she has often been paid lower than her male co-stars. Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 As of August 2022, the tennis star is the No. 1-ranked male player in America and No. 12 worldwide. Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 About 61% of white male apprentices finish their program, Bandurraga said, compared to 48% of females. oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 Bryce Dallas Howard, star of the latest Jurassic Park reboot, says she was paid significantly less than her male co-star, Chris Pratt. Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun Carrington laments how the male dominated world of jazz may have prevented so many female artists from developing as jazz players and composers since they were not given the same opportunities and mentors. Crystal B. Shepeard, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 Foster said the investigation has indicated all three conspired and orchestrated in concealing the juvenile male who shot and killed the girl. Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2022 The median woman working full-time, year round earned $51,226 compared to $61,180 for the median full-time working male. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 After being ranked 141st at the beginning of the 2021 season, winning the U.S. Open makes Alcaraz the first teenage male to ever reach No. 1 in the world. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Ashe is the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam tournament. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The pursuing officer pulled in behind the car and exited his patrol car, asking the male, later identified to be Aaron Black, to show his hands before exiting the Fusion. The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The black male wearing all black just fled on foot. NBC News, 4 Sep. 2022 Pugh, the youngest male of 19 paternal grandchildren, had two older brothers who played football and basketball at Bloom. Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French masle, male, adjective & noun, from Latin masculus — more at masculine First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition male 1 of 2 noun ˈmāl 1 : a man or a boy 2 : a person or animal that produces germ cells (as sperm) that fertilize the eggs of a female 3 : a plant with stamens but no pistil male 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or being the sex that fertilizes the eggs of a female 2 : bearing stamens but no pistil a male flower 3 : of or characteristic of men or boys a male singing voice Medical Definition male 1 of 2 noun ˈmā(ə)l : an individual that produces small usually motile gametes (as sperm or spermatozoa) which fertilize the eggs of a female male 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or being the sex that produces gametes which fertilize the eggs of female 2 : designed for fitting into a corresponding hollow part Geographical Definition Male geographical name Ma·le ˈmä-lē atoll in the Indian Ocean that is the chief island of the Maldives and contains the nation's capital population 103,693 male 1 of 2 adjective as in masculine of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men the radio program offers both male and female perspectives on many common relationship issues Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance masculine virile manly man-sized hypermasculine macho mannish manlike man-size hairy-chested butch ultramasculine boyish tomboyish hoydenish Amazonian Antonyms & Near Antonyms feminine unmasculine effeminate unmanly girlish womanly sissy metrosexual androgynous womanish emasculated impotent womanlike sissified unmacho neuter weakened See More male 2 of 2 noun as in guy an adult male human being research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign Synonyms & Similar Words guy gentleman man dude fellow cat gent fella lad bloke bastard joe chap chappie hombre galoot buck joker mister jack sir master buddy buster
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