Englishwoman

American  

[ing-glish-woom-uhn, -lish-] / ˈɪŋ glɪʃˌwʊm ən, -lɪʃ- /

noun

plural

Englishwomen

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

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Englishwoman British  

/ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a female native or inhabitant of England

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Etymology

Origin of Englishwoman

First recorded in 1520–30; English + woman

Example Sentences

In Lee Knight’s film, a chance meeting between a young Black Englishman in the process of finding himself and an elderly, white Englishwoman blossoms into an unexpected kinship — one based on Knight’s experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

A proper Englishwoman whose husband, Arthur, served in Burma, she has been formidable all her life, with an unshakeable faith in God and the empire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The Englishwoman is set to move up to 63rd in the world rankings next week - a new career high and just three places below her former childhood rival Emma Raducanu.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

Smith, playing her first international since September 2022, batted like she had never been away, whacking 12 fours as she equalled Danni Wyatt’s fastest half-century for an Englishwoman from 24 balls.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

It seemed to, quite quickly as Emenike sent news only of progress: his postgraduate work completed, his job at the housing authority his marriage to an Englishwoman who was a solicitor in the city.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie