chairwoman
[chair-woo m-uh n]
- a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, department, etc.
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Origin of chairwoman
Also called chairlady.
Usage note
See chairperson.
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Examples from the Web for chairwoman
Contemporary Examples
She is chairwoman for the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development.
Chairwoman: PA starting war against soldiers, we'll defend them.
Labor Chairwoman Shelly Yachimovich also wrote Obama congratulations.
Gen. that they prevent the Iranian President from speaking, said the organization's chairwoman Irit Kahn.
On State of the Union, the DNC chairwoman said the GOP is only interested in a jobs bill that would aid corporations.
Historical Examples
The chairwoman of most of the committees was the Baroness Contaletto.
"Silence, if you please, for the Chairwoman," said Miss Gilchrist.
The Tree of HeavenMay Sinclair
Ruth was sent for and questioned by Miss Mackenzie, our chairwoman.
The Rebel of the SchoolMrs. L. T. Meade
She turned from her responsive audience to the chairwoman, who handed her a yellow envelope.
The PrecipiceElia Wilkinson Peattie
When they were all seated round the table Miss Mackenzie, who was chairwoman, took out the agenda and read its contents aloud.
The Rebel of the SchoolMrs. L. T. Meade
Word Origin and History for chairwoman
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper