businesswoman

[biz-nis-woom-uhn]

noun

plural

businesswomen 

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

businesswoman

/ ˈbɪznɪsˌwʊmən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of businesswoman¹

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

Example Sentences

But businesswoman Tao Baker, who has submitted plans to transfer the centre over to community ownership, believes a sale would be "short-sighted".

From BBC

But the discovery brought an end to a scheme which could have seen the businesswoman behind Green Man expand to a new site.

From BBC

Sharon has a deserved reputation as a savvy and fierce businesswoman, but nearly every band who played Ozzfest has nothing but praise for their tenure on the festival.

From Los Angeles Times

Donna Louise Todd is a mother, a businesswoman and an online influencer.

From BBC

In April, prominent Chinese businesswoman Dong Mingzhu told shareholders in a closed-door meeting that her company, home appliance maker Gree Electric, will "never" recruit Chinese people educated overseas "because among them are spies".

From BBC