woman

A human female employed to do housework.

“I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write”

An adult female person (as opposed to a man).

“the woman kept house while the man hunted”

Women as a class.

“it's an insult to American womanhood”

“woman is the glory of creation”

A female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man.

“he was faithful to his woman”