Lesbian
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women. The term derives from the Greek island of Lesbos, home of the poet Sappho.
“She came out as lesbian to her family during a heartfelt conversation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/
Syllables
les·bi·an
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Wordle
Contains L-E-S-B-I-A-N with the -IAN ending; the SB consonant cluster is notable
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; the B (3 points) adds value to this identity term
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