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Synonyms of lesbian

33 similar words

Another word for lesbian is homosexual. Other synonyms of lesbian are dyke, gay, beanflicker, bulldiker and bulldyker.

Synonyms and similar words for lesbian

adjectivePreferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.

adjectiveBetween two or more women; homosexual, gay.

  • gay
  • homosexualSexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to other men or a...

nounA homosexual woman, a woman who is exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

Meaning of lesbian

  1. adjective Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
  2. adjective Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.
  3. adjective Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

Full definition of lesbian

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Questions about synonyms of lesbian

What is another word for lesbian?
Lesbian has 33 synonyms on Word.ws, such as homosexual, dyke, gay, beanflicker, bulldiker, bulldyker, carpet muncher and chemise lifter.
What does lesbian mean?
Lesbian means homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

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