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

The supermodel and businesswoman, 51, has puzzled followers with frenzied TikToks about her dreams to serve Hot Ice Cream at her Australian ice cream shop, SMiZE and Dream. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

The project examines how Elizabeth Taylor transformed from a child actress into a powerhouse performer, global businesswoman, and humanitarian whose influence on celebrity culture echoes today. —Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025

However, fans who recently caught wind of Ayesha’s stance, went off on the multifaceted businesswoman across several Instagram posts. —Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025

Let’s start with the glitter-loving businesswoman who calls herself Sparkle Megan. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025

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