Definition of businesswoman
: 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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Next up is @MynaMahila, which empowers women in Mumbai's slums by providing them with a trusted network, stable employment & the chance to grow as individuals & businesswomen, and breaks taboos around menstrual hygiene.
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First, Billy Payne brought in former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore as the club's first two women members, followed by IBM CEO Ginni Rometty.
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Nonini was joined at Monday’s forum by two other Republican candidates: Idaho Falls businesswoman Janice McGeachin and former Idaho Republican Party Chairman Steve Yates.
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From a very young age, Florence—social climber, businesswoman, grande horizontale, patron of the arts—perfected the art of filling the hours of her lovers.
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Todd is also supporting gay Democratic businesswoman Felicia Stewart, who is running against incumbent Rep. David Faulkner, a Republican, in one of the state’s wealthiest suburbs.
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The Democratic front-runner, Chrissy Houlahan, fits the Conor Lamb mold: the political newcomer is an Air Force veteran, MIT grad, and businesswoman.
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The Chinese star Jing Tian plays Liwen Shao, a businesswoman looking to turn Jaegers into remote drones, a strategy fraught with moral quandaries.
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Manchester Republicans also announced Tuesday that Jennifer Fiereck, a local businesswoman, will run for Tweedie’s seat, which represents parts of Manchester and Glastonbury.
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First Known Use of businesswoman
1827
BUSINESSWOMAN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of businesswoman for English Language Learners
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: a woman who works in business especially in a high position
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: a woman who is good at dealing with business and financial matters
BUSINESSWOMAN Defined for Kids
Definition of businesswoman for Students
plural businesswomen
\-ˌwi-mən\
: a woman in business especially as an owner or a manager
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