Englishwoman

[ing-glish-woom-uhn, -lish-]

noun

plural

Englishwomen 

1. a woman who is a native or citizen of England.

Englishwoman

/ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a female native or inhabitant of England

Word History and Origins

Origin of Englishwoman¹

First recorded in 1520–30; English + woman

Example Sentences

The Englishwoman has often had a greater security detail with her at tournaments since the upsetting incident in Dubai, and says she now feels "comfortable and safe" on tour.

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Fellow Englishwoman Lottie Woad finished with a three-over 75 to pick up the prize as the best amateur on five over.

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Mayer dethroned Ryan on points in September, a result which was marred by the Englishwoman being hit by a can of red paint before leaving for the venue in New York.

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It is the first time the Englishwoman has been picked out as a lucky loser.

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The Englishwoman is undefeated in 12 professional fights and has expressed a desire to be "undisputed champion by the end of the year".

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