noun
chairwoman
Chairwoman (noun) means a woman who leads a board, committee, or meeting. Example: “The chairwoman thanked the volunteers for their work this year.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA female chairperson.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chairwomen
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Etymology
Formed from "chair" plus "-woman," on the model of "chairman."
Synonyms
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chairmaness
Rhymes for chairwoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
yeoman
ottoman
madwoman
catwoman
saleswoman
policewoman
councilwoman
businesswoman
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Frequently asked questions
What does “chairwoman” mean?
The word “chairwoman” means a woman who leads a board, committee, or meeting. In plain terms, a female chairperson.
How do you use “chairwoman” in a sentence?
Here is “chairwoman” used in a sentence: “The chairwoman thanked the volunteers for their work this year.”
What is another word for “chairwoman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “chairwoman” include chairmaness.
What part of speech is “chairwoman”?
“Chairwoman” is a noun.
