servicewoman
Americannoun
plural
servicewomen-
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.
Etymology
Origin of servicewoman
First recorded in 1940–45; service(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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The former Royal Navy servicewoman - who has already paid back £25,000 to the Rainbow Valley charity - has now been given a confiscation order for the remaining £70,483.48.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024
“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
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