Irishwoman

American

[ahy-rish-woom-uhn] / ˈaɪ rɪʃˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

Irishwomen

a woman born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Irishwoman British

/ ˈaɪrɪʃwʊmən /

noun

a female native, citizen, or inhabitant of Ireland or a female descendant of someone Irish

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Etymology

Origin of Irishwoman

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at Irish, woman

Example Sentences

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She fought in the first legalised women's bout aged 15 against fellow Irishwoman Alanna Nihell.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The pair served up another classic in their rematch, with Serrano's relentless volume punching and Irishwoman Taylor's smart countering.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Taylor is now undisputed champion at light-welterweight and Serrano steps up in weight again to face the Irishwoman.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

Briton Cameron, 32, was outpointed by Katie Taylor in Dublin in November, having beaten the Irishwoman on points in their first meeting in May.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

The Irishwoman testified to the scene in the rocking-chair, and said that he was praying to her, and asking her "if she had no heart at all, at all."

From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by Yellott, George

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