businesswoman

noun

busi·​ness·​wom·​an ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce businesswoman (audio)
-nəz-
Synonyms of businesswomannext
: 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.
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Gibson spent her life advocating for Coconut Grove residents during a time of rapid gentrification and developing nonprofits that advocate for businesswomen and the health and wellness of communities. Miami Herald, 19 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 In Season 2, Pine is drawn into a deadly Colombian drama involving a new ruthless arms dealer posing as a humanitarian, Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), and Roxana (Camila Morrone), an American businesswoman. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for businesswoman

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesswoman was in 1827

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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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businesswoman

noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an -ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce businesswoman (audio)
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager

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