woman-to-woman

[ woom-uhn-tuh-woom-uhn ]

adjective

1. characterized by directness, openness, etc., between women.

Word History and Origins

Origin of woman-to-woman¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Shiv's friendship with and supposedly innate, woman-to-woman connection with Lisa seems like it could work in Waystar's favor.

From Salon

“Narrated” by her late grandmother as woman-to-woman advice, Kalb’s “oral history” of her family’s journey from Russia’s pogroms to the American dream pays particular attention, our reviewer, Miranda Popkey, noted, to the uniquely special relationship “that skips a generation.”

From New York Times

Rankings are one thing, but coming up with the best format for determining the world champion from man-to-man and woman-to-woman combat has proven far trickier.

From Washington Times

The sentimentalized American history invites debate, yet the grandmother’s woman-to-woman message of self-actualization is a revealing starting point that typically gets blurred in this myth.

From Washington Post

But through woman-to-woman advocacy and word of mouth, reusable products like cups, sponges and absorbable pants are growing in popularity around the world.

From BBC

Related Words

• eye to eye