chairwoman

noun

chair·​wom·​an ˈcher-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
plural chairwomen
: a woman who serves as chairperson
the committee's chairwoman
the chairwoman of the university's physics department

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Redstone is non-executive chairwoman of Paramount Global and controlling shareholder. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 May 2025 The La Jolla Fire Safe Council’s application lists Li Zhang as chairwoman, plus board members Soriano, John Pierce and Eva Ellyes. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 Six months ago, a thousand shillings ($7.73) were enough for cooking oil, flour, rice and sugar, said Ms. Okumu, chairwoman of SHOFCO’s urban network in Nairobi. Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 4 May 2025 Melania Trump has held several philanthropic roles, serving as chairwoman of the American Heart Association, honorary chairwoman of the Boys’ Club of New York, and honorary chairwoman of the Martha Graham Dance Company, among many others, according to the White House website. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chairwoman

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First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chairwoman was in 1650

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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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chairwoman

noun
chair·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
: a woman who conducts a meeting

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