chairwoman
Chairwoman (noun) means a woman who leads a board, committee, or meeting. Example: “The chairwoman thanked the volunteers for their work this year.”
How to Use Chairwoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female chairperson.
Word Forms
chairwomen plural
Fill the Gap
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The _____ thanked the volunteers for their work this year.
Etymology
Formed from "chair" plus "-woman," on the model of "chairman."
Synonyms
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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.