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

“I think it will shed a lot of light on the sides of her life that she doesn’t normally talk about like motherhood, being a businesswoman and juggling both things,” says Cudi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Gill has endometriosis - and is one of multiple women who contacted me following my interview with businesswoman turned endometriosis campaigner Sanju Pal in January.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

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 • Jan. 27, 2026

And an elegant, beautiful young businesswoman, who people regard with respect.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau