clubwoman

[ kluhb-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural club·wom·en.

1. a woman who engages in club activities, especially one prominent in social or civic organizations.

clubwoman

/ ˈklʌbˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman who is an enthusiastic member of a club or clubs

Word History and Origins

Origin of clubwoman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; club + -woman

Example Sentences

Her mother was a tireless clubwoman who kept insisting that Elizabeth “do something” for the war effort but, with a baby on the way, Elizabeth felt she was doing plenty.

From The New Yorker

“What, is your mother Mrs. Anna Oldham, the famous clubwoman?” cried Margaret.

From Project Gutenberg

“Now, where am I going?” continued the famous clubwoman.

From Project Gutenberg

Her mother, being the most famous clubwoman in America, hasn’t spent much time at home?

From Project Gutenberg

The gymnasium was only half full when the girls escorted “the most distinguished clubwoman in America” across the campus and into the great hall.

From Project Gutenberg