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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As chairwoman of the commission, King has the authority to call for a special meeting without buy-in from two other commissioners, although a quorum of three commissioners would still be necessary for the actual meeting to take place.
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Tess Riski
august 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
As chairwoman of Hustler magazine, Liz Flynt is keeping the legacy of her late husband alive by overseeing his adult entertainment empire.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Lee, as the influential vice chairwoman of Korea’s largest entertainment conglomerate, played a key role in globalizing K-content, backing Oscar-winning hits and establishing CJ ENM as a dominant force in international film and television (the company also owns Hollywood banner Fifth Season).
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
President Trump was subsequently elected the new chair of the board, and appointed his wife as honorary chairwoman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 July 2025
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Tess Riski
august 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
As chairwoman of Hustler magazine, Liz Flynt is keeping the legacy of her late husband alive by overseeing his adult entertainment empire.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Lee, as the influential vice chairwoman of Korea’s largest entertainment conglomerate, played a key role in globalizing K-content, backing Oscar-winning hits and establishing CJ ENM as a dominant force in international film and television (the company also owns Hollywood banner Fifth Season).
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
President Trump was subsequently elected the new chair of the board, and appointed his wife as honorary chairwoman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 July 2025
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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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chairwoman
noun
chair·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who conducts a meeting
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