noun

chairwoman

noun

A woman who leads a board, committee, or meeting.

"The chairwoman thanked the volunteers for their work this year."

How to Use Chairwoman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA female chairperson.

Easily confused with

chairperson → chairman →

chairwomen plural

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The _____ thanked the volunteers for their work this year.

Formed from "chair" plus "-woman," on the model of "chairman."

chairmaness

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chairmaness