businesswoman

noun busi·ness·wom·an \-ˌwu̇-mən\

: a woman who works in business especially in a high position

: a woman who is good at dealing with business and financial matters

Full Definition of BUSINESSWOMAN

: a woman who transacts business; especially : one who is a business executive

See businesswoman defined for English-language learners

See businesswoman defined for kids

1844

BUSINESSWOMAN Defined for Kids

noun busi·ness·wom·an \ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən\

plural busi·ness·wom·en \-ˌwi-mən\

: a woman in business especially as an owner or a manager

Next Word in the Dictionary: busingPrevious Word in the Dictionary: business unionismAll Words Near: businesswoman

What made you want to look up businesswoman? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears