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

"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

She was involved in several philanthropic efforts including serving as chairwoman of the board of regents at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Kate Nicholls, chairwoman of the UK Hospitality trade body, agrees about the cultural and economic importance of restaurants to British towns and cities.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"Kithul is not unique to Sri Lanka -- it is found across South and Southeast Asia," KDB chairwoman M. U. Gayani told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Last week, I told the cultural chairwoman about my idea of compiling a songbook, and she agreed to let me and Roza do it.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Related Words

• administrator
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