businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
-nəz-
: a woman who transacts business
especially
: one who is a business executive
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Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
It was founded by local businesswoman and philanthropist Margaret Haughery, who intended the space (then known as Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum) to be a refuge for orphans.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Many of their posts have gone viral, leaving social media users amazed at what Tout has achieved as a young businesswoman.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition to being a successful singer, host, and businesswoman, Kelly Clarkson is also a mom to 10-year-old River Rose and 8-year-old Remy Alexander.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Businesswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesswoman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
-ˌswu̇m-ən
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager
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