chairwoman

noun

chair·​wom·​an ˈcher-ˌwu̇-mən 

plural chairwomen

: a woman who serves as chairperson

the committee's chairwoman

the chairwoman of the university's physics department

Examples of chairwoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Terry, who began working at the museum in 2002 and became chairwoman in 2014, embraced her grandmother’s mission as her own. —Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Leigh Altman, vice chairwoman of Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, said the bank’s expansion means more opportunity for local residents and businesses. —Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026

National Latino Evangelical Coalition The coalition's chairwoman said plans are in place to retain an attorney for Vasquez. —Nick Caloway, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

Cheng was elected as party chairwoman late last year following a campaign that emphasized the need to temper the island’s provocations against the Communist regime. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chairwoman

• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman
• spokeswoman
• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman

Kids Definition

chairwoman

noun

chair·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən 

: a woman who conducts a meeting