stuntwoman

noun

stunt·​wom·​an ˈstənt-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce stuntwoman (audio)
: 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. 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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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stuntwoman was in 1948

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“Stuntwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntwoman. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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