chairwoman

noun

chair·​wom·​an ˈcher-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
plural chairwomen
: a woman who serves as chairperson
the committee's chairwoman
the chairwoman of the university's physics department

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Lee, as the influential vice chairwoman of Korea’s largest entertainment conglomerate, played a key role in globalizing K-content, backing Oscar-winning hits and establishing CJ ENM as a dominant force in international film and television (the company also owns Hollywood banner Fifth Season). Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025 President Trump was subsequently elected the new chair of the board, and appointed his wife as honorary chairwoman. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 July 2025 Geerlings-Simons had served as chairwoman of the party since 2024. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Moulin last year stepped down as chairwoman of Motier, the holding company of the Moulin Family, paving the way for her son-in-law Philippe Houzé to take the reins. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chairwoman

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chairwoman was in 1650

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“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairwoman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

chairwoman

noun
chair·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce chairwoman (audio)
: a woman who conducts a meeting

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