1. a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women

1. relating to women who are romantically and sexually attracted to other women
2. of or relating to the Greek island of Lesbos
Usage: historical

Examples

• She came out as a lesbian to her family last year.
• The lesbian couple adopted two children.
• They attended a lesbian rights rally downtown.
• The book explores lesbian relationships in the 1950s.
• She identifies as lesbian and is proud of her identity.
• The lesbian community organized a support group.