chairwoman

American  

[chair-woom-uhn] / ˈtʃɛərˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

chairwomen

1. a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, department, etc.

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Gender

Is it chairman , chairwoman, or chairperson? See chairperson.

Etymology

Origin of chairwoman

First recorded in 1690–1700; chair + woman

Example Sentences

"Our consumer business worked to overcome formidable challenges," rotating chairwoman Meng Wanzhou said in Tuesday's report, noting also that Huawei was "moving toward a future that is full of uncertainty".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In Germany, SPD chairwoman and Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has adopted more left-wing talking points about raising taxes for the rich and ringfencing welfare payments from budget cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Labour Party chairwoman Anna Turley said the reports of family voting were "extremely worrying and concerning".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Baroness Sheehan, chairwoman of the House of Lords' environment committee, said the refusal was "extremely disappointing".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Last week, I told the cultural chairwoman about my idea of compiling a songbook, and she agreed to let me and Roza do it.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Related Words

• administrator
• chairperson
• director
• leader
• spokesman