servicewoman
Americannoun
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a woman who is a member of the armed forces of a country.
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a woman whose occupation is to maintain or repair equipment.
A servicewoman was here to repair the air conditioner.
Gender
See -woman.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of servicewoman
First recorded in 1940–45; service(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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Haywood is the daughter of Daphne Dunne, a servicewoman and war widow who met the Prince in 2015 during a previous visit; she was wearing her husband's Victoria Cross.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
“It’s a very important holiday for me because it’s our tradition, and it’s about our peace, our independence, our belief in God, in peace, in our … victory,” said Irina, a servicewoman in attendance.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2023
A Ukrainian servicewoman caught a drone at the end of its flight during a session with the Boryviter Drone School, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on May 12.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
Walking toward the exit doors, a young servicewoman nudged her friend's arm and laughed.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2020
TAL's report, by contrast, zooms in below deck, to the servicewoman responsible for restocking the vending machines.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2013
As it stands, this kit is not available for UK servicewomen.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Much of the rest of the world, no doubt, slacked its collective jaw, and many American servicemen and servicewomen must have been ashamed.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2025
The talks drew hundreds of servicemen and servicewomen over the years.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
In 2016, Ukraine expanded the list of positions for servicewomen.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2022
The band published a new music video for the track on Sunday showing Ukrainian servicewomen rescuing children from shelled and ruined towns.
From Reuters ● May 15, 2022
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