stuntwoman
noun
stunt·wom·an
ˈstənt-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who doubles for an actress during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes
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Christopher’s grandmother, Muriel Montrose, was a stuntwoman.
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
As well as a fearsome scrum, the U.S. boasted a magical backline that featured center Candi Orsini, a stuntwoman with a high pain tolerance; winger Patty Jervey; and the versatile Jen Crawford.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
This was a decision motivated by necessity — there were no Black stuntwomen who could double for Grier at the time, a reflection both of her singular look and her pioneering status.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Choosing a female stuntwoman was a must for L'Oréal Paris.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
As well as a fearsome scrum, the U.S. boasted a magical backline that featured center Candi Orsini, a stuntwoman with a high pain tolerance; winger Patty Jervey; and the versatile Jen Crawford.
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
This was a decision motivated by necessity — there were no Black stuntwomen who could double for Grier at the time, a reflection both of her singular look and her pioneering status.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
Choosing a female stuntwoman was a must for L'Oréal Paris.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stuntwoman
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“Stuntwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntwoman. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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