B1nounsocietyhealth
US/seks/
UK/seks/
the state of being male or female
In context
Please write your name, age and sex on the form.
Many parents don't want to know the sex of their baby before birth.
The law says workers must be paid equally regardless of sex.
Words that go with sex
noun + preposition
- sex ofThe test shows the sex of the baby.
- regardless of sexEveryone can apply regardless of sex.
adjective + noun
- opposite sexHe feels shy when talking to the opposite sex.
- same sexThe school has same-sex classes for sport.
noun + noun
- sex discriminationSex discrimination at work is illegal.