male

Definition

  • n. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
  • n. a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies
  • n. the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands
  • adj. being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation

Word forms

Plural
males

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The male lion is known for its impressive mane.

  2. a.

    He has a male voice that is deep and powerful.