Male
adjective
Something or someone that is of the sex that cannot have babies or lay eggs.
John is a male teacher.
Often appears as...
- male member
- male example
noun
Someone who is male is a man or a boy.
The ratio of females to males in the class is 3 to 1.
Often appears as...
- adult male
- young male
adjective
Used to describe a piece of equipment or a plant that is designed to enter, be fitted into, or be received by something else.
The male plug feels loose.
Often appears as...
- male connector
- male adapter
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something or someone that is of the sex that cannot have babies or lay eggs.
John is a male teacher.
Often appears as...
- male member
- male example
noun
Someone who is male is a man or a boy.
The ratio of females to males in the class is 3 to 1.
Often appears as...
- adult male
- young male
adjective
Used to describe a piece of equipment or a plant that is designed to enter, be fitted into, or be received by something else.
The male plug feels loose.
Often appears as...
- male connector
- male adapter
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Clarification
Use 'male' when you need to specify someone's sex in a biological context.
The male gorilla is guarding its territory.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural sensitivities when discussing gender with 'male' and 'female'.
In some cultures, discussing whether a person is male or female is considered impolite.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Gender Usage
'Male' is sometimes used in idioms or expressions without referring to gender directly.
He's the 'alpha male' of the group, always leading the discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Clarification
Use 'male' when you need to specify someone's sex in a biological context.
The male gorilla is guarding its territory.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural sensitivities when discussing gender with 'male' and 'female'.
In some cultures, discussing whether a person is male or female is considered impolite.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Gender Usage
'Male' is sometimes used in idioms or expressions without referring to gender directly.
He's the 'alpha male' of the group, always leading the discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Clarification
Use 'male' when you need to specify someone's sex in a biological context.
The male gorilla is guarding its territory.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural sensitivities when discussing gender with 'male' and 'female'.
In some cultures, discussing whether a person is male or female is considered impolite.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Gender Usage
'Male' is sometimes used in idioms or expressions without referring to gender directly.
He's the 'alpha male' of the group, always leading the discussions.
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Video examples
The science of...
wore the same T-shirts for three nights. After male volunteers were randomly assigned to smell either one of the worn shirts, or a new unworn one, saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost
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The three different ways...
Despite laying eggs and other adaptations that we associate more with non-mammals, like the duck-bill platypus's webbed feet, bill, and the venomous spur males have on their feet, they are, in fact, mammals. That's because they share the defining characteristics of mammalia
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EXCLUSIVE: Male Polar...
female and the cub running as fast as they possibly can now you rarely see that and it's the only thing that would make a female run like that is being threatened by an adult male normally the male's don't chase them particularly the females are very fast but when they've
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Why I'm done trying to...
and it's my job to stay on script, to say my lines and bring to life a character that someone else wrote. Over the course of my career, I've had the great honor playing some of the greatest male role models ever represented on television.
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I am here to confuse you...
young ones now I'm kidding but I discovered you know I have a weakness for them but I discovered lots of women and male scholars who help nurture my feminism and more changes this time about headscarves and hymens
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Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf.
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Brutal Lion Infanticide...
As both brothers mated, both males must work together to protect the family, until one day they, too, will be deposed.
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Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
For a male, there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life. To get to the top, he must become a fighter.
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These Ancient Birds Have...
The male doesn't seem quite so skilful. Oh, dear.
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For When you Need a Good...
The male pays his respects, and moves on.
Video examples
The science of...
wore the same T-shirts for three nights. After male volunteers were randomly assigned to smell either one of the worn shirts, or a new unworn one, saliva samples showed an increase in testosterone in those who had smelled a shirt worn by an ovulating woman. Such a testosterone boost
Video examples
The three different ways...
Despite laying eggs and other adaptations that we associate more with non-mammals, like the duck-bill platypus's webbed feet, bill, and the venomous spur males have on their feet, they are, in fact, mammals. That's because they share the defining characteristics of mammalia
Video examples
EXCLUSIVE: Male Polar...
female and the cub running as fast as they possibly can now you rarely see that and it's the only thing that would make a female run like that is being threatened by an adult male normally the male's don't chase them particularly the females are very fast but when they've
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
and it's my job to stay on script, to say my lines and bring to life a character that someone else wrote. Over the course of my career, I've had the great honor playing some of the greatest male role models ever represented on television.
Video examples
I am here to confuse you...
young ones now I'm kidding but I discovered you know I have a weakness for them but I discovered lots of women and male scholars who help nurture my feminism and more changes this time about headscarves and hymens
Video examples
Daughter Wolf Sneaks...
So, the alpha couple will actively discourage last year's offspring from mating. But one of their daughters has other ideas. Skulking behind the pack is a lone male wolf.
Video examples
Brutal Lion Infanticide...
As both brothers mated, both males must work together to protect the family, until one day they, too, will be deposed.
Video examples
Kangaroo Boxing Fight PIPE...
For a male, there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life. To get to the top, he must become a fighter.
Video examples
These Ancient Birds Have...
The male doesn't seem quite so skilful. Oh, dear.
Video examples
For When you Need a Good...
The male pays his respects, and moves on.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Felicity Jones
English Actress
I just always want to play people. I don't want it to be necessarily that you relate to the character as female or male, but that you relate to them as a person. That's the driving force.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
The whole world is starting to realize that it was the most unwise thing for our society to have ignored women power, to run the society with male priorities.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
I've found that a lot of my male friends have great style and great appreciation for designers.
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Evan Spiegel
American Businessman
I am a young, white, educated male. I got really, really lucky. And life isn't fair.
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Miranda Hart
English Actress
I've never felt like a woman fighting in a male world; I've never felt penalised.
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Brooke Elliott
American Actress
I'm supportive of anyone, male or female, feeling good about themselves.
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Beanie Feldstein
American Actress
My favorite thing about 'Superbad' is it values male friendship.
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Phil Lord
American Producer
Male relationships are deeply emotional and hard to talk about.
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Elisabeth Shue
American Actress
I spent my whole life trying to play the games males play.
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Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
I feel like I've exhausted guys and male friendships.
Quote examples
Felicity Jones
English Actress
I just always want to play people. I don't want it to be necessarily that you relate to the character as female or male, but that you relate to them as a person. That's the driving force.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
The whole world is starting to realize that it was the most unwise thing for our society to have ignored women power, to run the society with male priorities.
Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
I've found that a lot of my male friends have great style and great appreciation for designers.
Quote examples
Evan Spiegel
American Businessman
I am a young, white, educated male. I got really, really lucky. And life isn't fair.
Quote examples
Miranda Hart
English Actress
I've never felt like a woman fighting in a male world; I've never felt penalised.
Quote examples
Brooke Elliott
American Actress
I'm supportive of anyone, male or female, feeling good about themselves.
Quote examples
Beanie Feldstein
American Actress
My favorite thing about 'Superbad' is it values male friendship.
Quote examples
Phil Lord
American Producer
Male relationships are deeply emotional and hard to talk about.
Quote examples
Elisabeth Shue
American Actress
I spent my whole life trying to play the games males play.
Quote examples
Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
I feel like I've exhausted guys and male friendships.
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