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.”

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noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA woman whose job is running or working in commerce.

Common pairings

successful businesswoman young businesswoman

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

businesswomen plural

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Etymology

From business plus woman.

Rhymes for businesswoman

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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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