superwoman

American  

[soo-per-woom-uhn] / ˈsu pərˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

superwomen

1. a woman of extraordinary or superhuman powers.

2. a woman who copes successfully with the simultaneous demands of a career, marriage, and motherhood.

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superwoman British  

/ ˈsuːpəˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman who fulfils her many roles with apparently superhuman efficiency

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Gender

See -woman.

Etymology

Origin of superwoman

super- + woman

Example Sentences

They have ‘our incredible, superwoman surrogate’ to thank.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Mohamed, 27, emerged as a viral auteur in 2013 with her webcomic “Qahera,” the story of a superwoman in hijab who fights street crime and harassment, and is named after Egypt’s capital.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2023

As she sang at the piano, the words "strength" and "superwoman" were projected onto the facade of Buckingham Palace.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

“My mom was a superwoman for me and my sister,” Quinn said.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022

She has amazing focus, like a superwoman with X-ray eyes.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes