ironwoman

American  

[ahy-ern-woom-uhn] / ˈaɪ ərnˌwʊm ən /

noun

ironwomen plural

1. a female worker or athlete of great physical endurance who can be depended upon to perform a given task or job tirelessly.

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Inflected Forms

noun

• ironwomen
  plural

Example Sentences

This year that was the indefatigable Barbara Hannigan, for whom the festival became an ironwoman musical triathlon of exacting singing, vital conducting and inspiring mentoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2019