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Irishwoman

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

noun

Irishwomen plural
  1. a woman born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.

  2. a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.


Irishwoman British  
/ ˈaɪrɪʃwʊmən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

On Wednesday, the 39-year-old Irishwoman said she remains hopeful her swansong fight will take place at Croke Park.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

In two fights considered modern-day classics, Irishwoman Taylor, 38, edged the Puerto Rican on points in Texas earlier this month and in New York two years ago.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

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

Captain MacDonnell's mother was an Irishwoman and his father a Scotchman.

From The Ranch Girls and Their Great Adventure by Vandercook, Margaret

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