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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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
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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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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