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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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Gala, ever the shrewd businesswoman, secured sponsorship from the Museum of Modern Art.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
When asked by the Miami Herald about potential conflicts of interest and transparency concerns between her private companies and the charter school contracts she’s received, Erika Donalds described herself as simply an astute businesswoman.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
After her parents divorced, Huerta and her siblings were raised by their mother, Alicia, who was a businesswoman and an active member of their diverse, agricultural community.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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