1. plural of male; men or boys; organisms of the sex that typically produces sperm

Examples

• The study included 200 males and 180 females.
• Young males often take more risks than females.
• The school has equal numbers of males and females enrolled.
• Adult males of this bird species have brighter plumage.
• The survey asked participants to identify as males or females.
• Males typically reach physical maturity later than females.