English Reference
Noun

businesswoman

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən/ UK /bˈɪznəswˌʊmən/ busi·ness·wom·an

n.a woman who owns or manages a business. You use this word to describe a woman who is successful in the world of work and trade.

n.a woman who owns, manages, or operates a business. Often used to highlight the professional achievements of a female entrepreneur.


SIMPLE

She is a successful businesswoman who started her own company.

CONTEXTUAL

The conference featured several prominent businesswomen who shared their strategies for leading large teams.

COMPLEX

As a pioneering businesswoman in the tech industry, she faced significant challenges navigating a male-dominated board of directors while maintaining her company's growth trajectory.

She was an immensely talented songwriter and beautiful singer, a serious artist and a brilliant businesswoman, but she wrapped herself in the disguise of a comic blond bombshell.

The Guardian· 26 Aug 2026

From business + -woman.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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