noun
pl. -·wom·en a woman in business, esp. as an owner or executive
businesswoman
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businesswoman
noun
A woman engaged in business.
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Sentence Examples
- However, Madonna responds that she is merely a businesswoman and points out the double standard pertaining to men and women in show business.
- Stay away from the shoulder pads, because you could end up looking like a linebacker rather than a sexy shopper or a bold businesswoman.
- As a dancer, singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer, and savvy businesswoman, it appears there's nothing she can't handle.
- This will help you project confidence, which is important if you're a businesswoman.
WORDS NEAR businesswoman IN THE DICTIONARY
- businesswoman
- businesswomen
- businessworthiness
- businessworthy