| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| bob2 |
a style of short haircut for women and children. [1/4 definitions] |
| bonnet |
a cloth hat that is fastened beneath the chin with ribbons. Bonnets were once worn by women but are now worn mainly by babies. [1/2 definitions] |
| breast |
either of the two glands on the human chest, usually bigger on women than on men. Babies get milk from female breasts. [1/2 definitions] |
| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. [1/2 definitions] |
| dress |
a piece of clothing usually worn by girls or women. A dress has a top or blouse connected to a skirt. [1/7 definitions] |
| female |
having to do with women or girls or with the way women or girls often act. [1/4 definitions] |
| ladies' room |
a public restroom for women and girls. |
| pantyhose |
thin stockings for women that cover the feet, legs, and the lower body up to the waist. |
| parasol |
a light umbrella used especially by women to protect against the sun. |
| ruff |
a high, round, stiff collar worn by men and women in the 1500s and 1600s. [1/2 definitions] |
| sari |
a length of fine cloth which, when wrapped around the waist and over the shoulder, is the common dress of many women in India and Pakistan. |
| seminary |
a school for training men and women for work as ministers, priests, or rabbis. |
| sisterhood |
a group or organization of women. [1/2 definitions] |
| slacks |
casual pants for men or women. |
| top1 |
a piece of clothing, usually for women or girls, that covers all or most of the upper body. [1/11 definitions] |
| woman |
women in general. [1/2 definitions] |