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

Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary. — Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

British businesswoman Susan Langley, who took office last November, has turned one of the city’s official Rolls-Royce limousines into an EV. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

The shrewd businesswoman’s career soared as high as the butterflies that became her signature. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The fest will now transform into an international, two-day and double-weekend party to honor the multi-hyphenate singer, songwriter, entertainer, philanthropist, author and businesswoman. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026

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