1 : that female — used to indicate a female person or animal that is the subject of a verb ▪ She is my mother. ▪ Ask your sister where she is going. ▪ She has been planning this trip since January. ▪ (on the telephone) “Hello, I'd like to speak with Jane.” “This is she.” [=I (the person who answered the phone) am Jane] — compare he 2 somewhat old-fashioned — used to refer to something (such as a ship) that is thought of as having female qualities ▪ She was a fine ship.





