alderwoman

noun

al·​der·​wom·​an ˈȯl-dər-ˌwu̇-mən 

: a female member of a city legislative body

Examples of alderwoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The alderwoman also echoed bike advocates who said changing driver behavior is another piece of the safety puzzle. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

The local alderwoman said the business was a front for prostitution and possibly human trafficking. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 June 2026

The alderwoman filed a federal tort claim weeks later, seeking $100,000 in damages. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 May 2026

The Rogers Park alderwoman decided to have staff work remotely Wednesday and Thursday and closed her office for Friday. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

alder- (as in alderman) + woman

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alderwoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman

Kids Definition

alderwoman

noun

al·​der·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən 

: a female member of a city legislative body

Legal Definition

alderwoman

noun

al·​der·​wom·​an ˈȯl-dər-ˌwu̇-mən 

: a female member of a city legislative body