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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noun

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

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

How to use chairwoman

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In plain EnglishA female chairperson.

Easily confused with

chairperson → chairman →

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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”.

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

chairwomen plural

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Etymology

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

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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.