men

/mɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

adult human males as a group, collectively or individually

“The men in the office were discussing the new project proposal.”

2. noun

the sex that is typically male

“The men’s team won the championship last season.”

3. noun

an adult male person, typically speaking in general terms

“Men are generally more competitive in sports.”

4. verb

to refer to or be concerned with male people, especially in a way that is thought to be typical or traditional

“The movie men the struggles of a single father.”

5. verb

to have or show masculine qualities

“He men up and apologized for his mistake.”

6. adjective

relating to or characteristic of men

“men’s clothing is often designed for comfort and functionality.”

Synonyms

  • fellows
  • gentlemen

Antonyms

  • females
  • women