Lesbian

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 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.”

gay womanhomosexual woman

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Contains L-E-S-B-I-A-N with the -IAN ending; the SB consonant cluster is notable

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Worth 9 points; the B (3 points) adds value to this identity term

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