chairwoman

American  

[chair-woom-uhn] / ˈtʃɛərˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

chairwomen

1. a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, department, etc.

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Gender

Is it chairman , chairwoman, or chairperson? See chairperson.

Etymology

Origin of chairwoman

First recorded in 1690–1700; chair + woman

Example Sentences

Xi’s appearance with Cheng, who became party chairwoman in November, elevates her stature as a new partner in that campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Alongside the ban, chairwoman of the magistrates' bench Janis Sanders also ordered Walsh to pay a fixed penalty notice of £72, a surcharge of £28 and prosecution costs of £85.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Our consumer business worked to overcome formidable challenges," rotating chairwoman Meng Wanzhou said in Tuesday's report, noting also that Huawei was "moving toward a future that is full of uncertainty".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"Mrs Poole, did you know you are the last witness… very last witness of the inquiry?" the chairwoman asked as she stepped down from the stand.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“What is the American dream?” said Karen Handel, chairwoman of the Fulton County Commission in Alpharetta.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Related Words

• administrator
• chairperson
• director
• leader
• spokesman