businesswoman

noun

busi·​ness·​wom·​an ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce businesswoman (audio)
-nəz-
: a woman who transacts business
especially : one who is a business executive

Examples of businesswoman in a Sentence

Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
Recent Examples on the Web Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ Office on Thursday morning announced a lawsuit against a businesswoman whose customers accused her of defrauding them of more than $40,000 before her Phoenix quinceañera shop abruptly closed in October. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 The landfill project is spearheaded by local businesswoman Jennifer Monheiser with KC Recycle & Waste Solutions, which has hired 19 lobbyists since last year to oppose the legislation. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 As of now, numerous candidates are sharing the spotlight in Michigan's GOP Senate primary — though former Reps. Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer and Justin Amash, and businesswoman Sandy Nesler, are getting the most attention. Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 Andrea Mary Marshall is the modern-day businesswoman designing clothing for assertive, confident women like herself. Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 The businesswoman’s mother, momager Kris Jenner, commented on one post with emojis of hands clapping. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 Topline As billionaires and various celebrities flocked to Friday’s lavish pre-wedding celebration kickoff of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, all eyes are on bride-to-be Radhika Merchant, a businesswoman and daughter of Indian pharmaceutical tycoons. Cailey Gleeson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The fashion designer, businesswoman and mother to Beyoncé and Solange took to her Instagram page to defend her eldest daughter from haters questioning her claim to country music. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2024 Also jockeying for the seat are: Sheryl Adams, an automotive technology executive; Matt Gunderson, a small business owner; Kate Monroe, a businesswoman; and Margarita Wilksonson, a businesswoman. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesswoman was in 1827

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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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businesswoman

noun
busi·​ness·​wom·​an -ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce businesswoman (audio)
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager

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