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

Under the ownership of American businesswoman Michele Kang, London City have made statement signings in Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, Spain international Mapi Leon and former England No 1 Mary Earps, among others. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Granger, who began her career as a high school teacher and a businesswoman, accomplished many firsts as a politician. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Co-founded in 2024 by Justine Siegel, a coach and businesswoman, and Keith Stein, an attorney and professional hockey executive, the WPBL announced tryouts for August 2025 and attracted 600 women. — James Raia, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

The former Georgia senator and successful businesswoman, has led the SBA since 2025, overseeing federal loan guarantees and assistance programs for millions of small businesses. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 30 July 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