chairwomen

noun

plural of chairwoman
as in chairmen

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  1. chairmen
  2. chairpersons
  3. presidents
  4. chairs
Noun
  • Twelve of the most powerful football owners, chairmen and CEOs clinked glasses and talked shop.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The 46-year-old is the oldest son of Denise and John York, the co-chairmen of the 49ers.
    — David Close, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chairmen
Noun
  • There have been four different PCB chairpersons since 2022 and each has brought in a different vision and a new set of executives to run the board.
    — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Definition of chairpersons
Noun
  • His allies, the state party chair, college presidents and pro-Newsom activists all openly hinted at his national aspirations.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The president who oversaw its end, Kent Fuchs, stepped down in 2023, and Florida has since had four presidents (including a second, interim stint by Fuchs), as politics have shifted.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of presidents
Noun
  • Employees also have access to a Zen room with massage chairs, wellness spaces, quiet prayer rooms and nursing facilities.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Packages include 12 hours of rental time, planning consultation, tables and chairs, event setup and tear down, on-site support staff and use of the property for engagement photos.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of chairs
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