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

Also on the topic of the Fed, Scott praised its vice chairwoman for supervision, Michelle Bowman, who was confirmed by the Senate in June. —Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025

But that prompted its chairwoman to hit back and accuse him of using the nonprofit as a vanity project, along with also making claims about widespread bullying and harassment. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025

Lisa McClain is chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and the highest-ranking GOP woman in the House. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025

Marti Rosenberg, chairwoman of the Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club’s Youth Committee, said the scholarship reflects the club’s mission to invest in the next generation. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025

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