trans woman
noun
plural trans women
: a transgender woman : a woman who was identified as male at birth
Sharon Brackett has become the first trans woman to be elected to public office in the state of Maryland …—
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Zachary ZaneWhitehorn shared her experiences with us about working in the technology sector as a trans woman, and how from her position she feels the industry could take further steps to better support the trans community.—Madeline Bennett
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In a separate ruling, Lamberth blocked the administration in February from moving three trans women to men’s facilities.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 June 2025
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Two Asian American trans women — Six and Green — compete on the men’s pro indoor volleyball circuit.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Mau made history as the first trans woman nominated for both Emmy and Bafta TV Awards for her performance in Baby Reindeer and won an Independent Spirit Award for the role.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The world governing body for swimming, FINA, (now World Aquatics,) barred trans women from competing at the elite level in 2022.
—Lizzie Dearden, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 June 2025
Hot Girls With Balls By Benedict Nguyen Catapult: 288 pages, $28
(July 1)
Two Asian American trans women — Six and Green — compete on the men’s pro indoor volleyball circuit.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Mau made history as the first trans woman nominated for both Emmy and Bafta TV Awards for her performance in Baby Reindeer and won an Independent Spirit Award for the role.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The world governing body for swimming, FINA, (now World Aquatics,) barred trans women from competing at the elite level in 2022.
—Lizzie Dearden, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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“Trans woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trans%20woman. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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