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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• ironwomen
  plural

Example Sentences

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ironwoman ironwomen

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

The 100-hour workweek, these ironmen and ironwomen tell themselves, is just the opening ante in a high-stakes game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2012