businesswoman

noun

Definition of businesswomannext
as in businessman

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Recent Examples of businesswoman The Spanish businesswoman founded the Marta Ortega Pérez (MOP) Foundation in 2022. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Mikky Kiemeney, Netherlands The businesswoman and social media influencer is married to FC Barcelona footballer Frenkie de Jong, considered the main playmaker for the Netherlands national team. — Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 In honor of the holiday on Sunday, June 21, The Substance actress, 63, and the businesswoman and model, 50, shared heartfelt posts on Instagram, showing the Die Hard star, 71, alongside his daughters. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See detailed results A wide field of Democrats, including Adrian Boafo, a state delegate; Rushern Baker, a former Prince George’s County executive; Quincy Bareebe, a businesswoman; and Harry Dunn, a former Capitol police officer, are vying for their party’s nomination in the deep-blue district. — New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for businesswoman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for businesswoman
  1. businessman
  2. entrepreneur
  3. businessperson
Noun
  • Local businessman Sherik Smith, an associate of Owens, was also charged and pleaded guilty in October 2024.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The businessman employed an array of shell companies and strawmen to sign documents on his behalf, and to stand in for him as operators of his companies, according to the affidavit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • The Sunday Times has reported claims about Farage’s financial relationship with George Cottrell, an aristocratic, crypto-gambling entrepreneur and on-off aide to the Reform UK leader.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Cuban made hundreds of his employees millionaires The entrepreneur has long shared his business wins with employees.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of entrepreneur
Noun
  • Every businessperson, especially a solo entrepreneur, is in sales.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • A lot of this conversation revolves around trust, and the question of whether or not Billy trusts her as a businessperson.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 May 2026
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