superwoman

noun

su·​per·​wom·​an ˈsü-pər-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce superwoman (audio)
Synonyms of superwomannext
: an exceptional woman
especially : a woman who succeeds in having a career and raising a family

Examples of superwoman in a Sentence

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Jesy addressing a huge flaw in our healthcare system is the definition of a superwoman. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 Awards will be presented in categories such as community supporter, mentor, superwoman, sustainable change maker, family business, future star and behind the scenes. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 Rather than presenting herself as a solo superwoman, Parker credits her success to a wide safety net, including family, childcare, and other professional help. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026 By the time paramedics arrived, Dallas Mitchell was born, weighing 5 lbs., 14 ozs., making his mom feel like superwoman and his dad considering a new career path. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superwoman

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superwoman was in 1906

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“Superwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superwoman. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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superwoman

noun
su·​per·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce superwoman (audio)
: an exceptional woman
especially : a woman who succeeds in having a career and raising a family

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