Irishwoman

[ ahy-rish-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural I·rish·wom·en.

1. a woman born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
2. a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Irishwoman

/ ˈaɪrɪʃwʊmən /

noun

1. a female native, citizen, or inhabitant of Ireland or a female descendant of someone Irish

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irishwoman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; Irish, woman

Example Sentences

Irishwoman Taylor - who beat the Puerto Rican in 2022 - edged another close win.

From BBC

The pair served up another classic in their rematch, with Serrano's relentless volume punching and Irishwoman Taylor's smart countering.

From BBC

It was a big call, made to look rather foolish when the Irishwoman trounced Ally Ewing 4&3 as Europe mounted their unlikely and ultimately forlorn fightback.

From BBC

Briton Cameron, 32, was outpointed by Katie Taylor in Dublin in November, having beaten the Irishwoman on points in their first meeting in May.

From BBC

The Irishwoman’s 2021 novel, “56 Days,” is about a couple who met and fell for each other on the cusp of the COVID-19 lockdown, impulsively deciding to shelter in place together.

From Seattle Times