Definition of HERSTORY

herstory

Meanings

Plural: herstories

Noun

  • History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.
  • Any historical writing by or about women.
  • Biographical material about a woman.

Origin / Etymology

Wordplay: blend of her + history, derived as though the first syllable in history were his, the male determiner.

Scrabble Score: 14

herstory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
herstory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
herstory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

herstory is a valid Words With Friends word