businesswoman

noun

busi·​ness·​wom·​an ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən 

-nəz-

: a woman who transacts business

especially : one who is a business executive

Examples of businesswoman in a Sentence

Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.

Recent Examples on the Web

While her relationship with Bieber brought intense public attention, Hailey has developed her own identity as a businesswoman after launching her skincare company, Rhode, in 2022. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

In honor of the holiday on Sunday, June 21, The Substance actress, 63, and the businesswoman and model, 50, shared heartfelt posts on Instagram, showing the Die Hard star, 71, alongside his daughters. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Roccuzzo is a model, businesswoman, influencer, and mom to their three sons. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 June 2026

Mikky Kiemeney, Netherlands The businesswoman and social media influencer is married to FC Barcelona footballer Frenkie de Jong, considered the main playmaker for the Netherlands national team. —Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for businesswoman

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

Kids Definition

businesswoman

noun

busi·​ness·​wom·​an -ˌswu̇m-ən 

: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager