businesswoman

American  

[biz-nis-woom-uhn] / ˈbɪz nɪsˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

businesswomen

1. a woman regularly employed in business, especially a white-collar worker, executive, or owner.

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businesswoman British  

/ ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman engaged in commercial or industrial business, esp as an owner or executive

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Etymology

Origin of businesswoman

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; business + -woman

Example Sentences

Julia, a successful businesswoman in textile design, knows that her father will be alarmed at this impetuous engagement and will want to make sure that Johnny isn’t a gold digger.

From The Wall Street Journal

It retooled its diversity program, One Million Black Women, a multibillion-dollar commitment to invest in Black businesswomen and nonprofit leaders, including removing references to race.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of Wales' most successful businesswomen has joined calls for Welsh Rugby Union chairman Richard Collier-Keywood to resign over its current turmoil.

From BBC

The volunteers' staging space, an events center in St. Paul, has been volunteered by a Somali businesswoman who made sweetened tea for the team.

From Barron's

The businesswoman behind a domestic goods empire took to her Instagram to speak out after she was encouraged by her 14-year-old granddaughter, she said.

From Barron's