Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for male

male

adjective as in masculine, manly

Strongest match

noun as in man

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It's a fascinating hymn that describes Babylon in all its majesty and gives insights into the lives of its inhabitants, male and female," he explained.

Read more on Science Daily

Wall Street firms would soon be frowning upon profanity, forcing their male employees to treat women almost as equals, and firing traders for so much as glancing at a lap dancer.

Read more on Literature

“Three weeks ago you had a young male with multiple gunshot wounds,” the resident said, as if he’d memorized the words.

The International Olympic Committee pumped the brakes on a report Monday that the body was poised to ban athletes born male from competing in women’s Olympic events, saying that “no decisions have been taken yet.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“The officer immediately stopped to assist, not knowing the identify of the armed male or the circumstances unfolding in front of him,” according to the statement.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement