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
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Christine Leftwich, the county clerk, was the chairwoman.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Mayor Mamdani nominated Midori Valdivia as commissioner and chairwoman of the city’s Taxi & Limousine Commission on Tuesday night.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kendra Scott will continue in her role as chief visionary officer, executive chairwoman and majority shareholder.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Appointed in 2020 Vue won a special election in 2020 to fill the seat of board chairwoman Xiong after her death.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Mayor Mamdani nominated Midori Valdivia as commissioner and chairwoman of the city’s Taxi & Limousine Commission on Tuesday night.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kendra Scott will continue in her role as chief visionary officer, executive chairwoman and majority shareholder.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Appointed in 2020 Vue won a special election in 2020 to fill the seat of board chairwoman Xiong after her death.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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chairwoman
noun
chair·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who conducts a meeting
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