noun
A2
Elementary
businesswoman
Businesswoman (noun) means a woman who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level. Example: “She was named businesswoman of the year for her tech startup.”
noun
1
A woman who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level.
"She was named businesswoman of the year for her tech startup."
How to use businesswoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman whose job is running or working in commerce.
Common pairings
successful businesswoman
young businesswoman
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From business plus woman.
Rhymes for businesswoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
yeoman
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catwoman
saleswoman
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Frequently asked questions
What does “businesswoman” mean?
The word “businesswoman” means a woman who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level. In plain terms, a woman whose job is running or working in commerce.
How do you use “businesswoman” in a sentence?
Here is “businesswoman” used in a sentence: “She was named businesswoman of the year for her tech startup.”
What part of speech is “businesswoman”?
“Businesswoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of businesswoman?
"businesswoman" (noun) means a woman who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level.
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