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tradeswoman

American  
[treydz-woom-uhn] / ˈtreɪdzˌwʊm ən /

noun

tradeswomen plural
  1. a woman engaged in trade.


Gender

See -woman.

Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

Origin of tradeswoman

First recorded in 1700–10; trade + 's 1 + -woman

Example Sentences

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Throughout the campaign and since entering office in January, the 34-year-old has touted her working-class roots and experience as a tradeswoman, despite being a graduate of Portland’s elite Reed College.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Now she is on her way to becoming a skilled tradeswoman and is planning to set up her own business.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2012

Yes; Koosje had come to be a prosperous tradeswoman of good position, respected by all.

From Stories by English Authors: Germany (Selected by Scribners) by Harraden, Beatrice

If, as too often happened, alas! the sales had been less, the poor apologetic tradeswoman had to suffer for it.

From Mrs. Day's Daughters by Mann, Mary E.

Among the numerous bequests of generous citizens is a collection of faïence lately left by a tradeswoman, whose portrait commemorates the deed.

From In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

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