les·bi·an
ˈlez-bē-ən 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
gay and lesbian veterans
a lesbian relationship
2
Lesbian
: of or relating to Lesbos
plural lesbians
: a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women : a gay woman
lesbians and gay men
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Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Among Gen Z, 31% of women versus 12% of men called themselves lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025
There are some beautiful photos of us looking like lesbians.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Soon came gigs under her own name at the 1520 Club and Mr. Henry’s, which was known for attracting a racially diverse clientele and for welcoming openly gay and lesbian patrons.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Among Gen Z, 31% of women versus 12% of men called themselves lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
What came first for Kori as a character: liking Dunkin’ or being a lesbian?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025
There are some beautiful photos of us looking like lesbians.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Lesbian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lesbian. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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lesbian
1 of 2 adjective
les·bi·an
ˈlez-bē-ən
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
gay and lesbian adults
a lesbian relationship
lesbian
2 of 2 noun
: a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women : a gay woman
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