Definition of HERSTORY

herstory

Plural: herstories

Noun

  • History written from a feminist perspective, focusing on women's experiences.
  • 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.

Examples

  • The player crafted a unique ’HERSTORY’ by using historically female-centric words to win Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

herstory: valid Words With Friends Word