businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
-nəz-
: a woman who transacts business
especially
: one who is a business executive
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Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
His sister, businesswoman Jody Allen, is his estate’s trustee and executor.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
As a businesswoman, Krystiana has partnered with Ronald McDonald House and leading brands like Verizon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Shark/Ninja and Lemme.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
-ˌswu̇m-ən
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager
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