superwoman

[ soo-per-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural su·per·wom·en.

1. a woman of extraordinary or superhuman powers.
2. a woman who copes successfully with the simultaneous demands of a career, marriage, and motherhood.

superwoman

/ ˈsuːpəˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a woman who fulfils her many roles with apparently superhuman efficiency

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superwoman¹

super- + woman

Example Sentences

“People called her Superwoman and that’s just who she was. She was amazing, and when she put her mind to something there wasn’t anyone who was going to tell her no or stop her.”

From Los Angeles Times

Conran also wrote “Superwoman,” a witty and proudly feminist primer on household management.

From Seattle Times

The title was ironic, Conran wrote: “A Superwoman isn’t a woman who can do anything, but a woman who avoids doing too much.”

From Seattle Times

She was also the author of “Superwoman,” a witty and proudly feminist primer on household management.

From New York Times

The title was ironic, Ms. Conran wrote: “A Superwoman isn’t a woman who can do anything, but a woman who avoids doing too much.”

From New York Times