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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Redstone is non-executive chairwoman of Paramount Global and controlling shareholder.
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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
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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
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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
: a woman who conducts a meeting
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