servicewoman
Americannoun
PLURAL
servicewomen-
a woman who is a member of the armed forces of a country.
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a woman whose occupation is to maintain or repair equipment.
A servicewoman was here to repair the air conditioner.
Gender
See -woman.
Etymology
Origin of servicewoman
First recorded in 1940–45; service(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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While Best Ranger is a competition, the Army also views it as an opportunity for servicemen and servicewoman to put years of physical and mental training to work in combat situations they could find themselves in.
From Fox News
She was the only servicewoman at the time to receive the Bronze Star with valor, according to the Purple Heart Foundation.
From Washington Times
Army nurse, was the only American servicewoman killed by direct enemy fire during the Vietnam War.
From Washington Times
A US navy servicewoman and a former navy Seal are among the four Americans killed in a suicide bombing this week in northern Syria that the United States believes was likely carried out by Islamic State, officials said on Friday.
From The Guardian
"I decided long ago I would do military service," says Saara Piitulainen, a 22-year-old voluntary servicewoman.
From BBC
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