stuntwoman

noun

stunt·​wom·​an ˈstənt-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce stuntwoman (audio)
: a woman who doubles for an actress during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes

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Thomas also starred as fellow stuntwoman Jody Banks, often accompanying Colt on his adventures. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 May 2024 The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients. Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 12 May 2024 In addition to her daughter, who is also a stuntwoman, Ms. Epper is survived by her husband, Tim Kimack; her son, Richard; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Penelope Green, New York Times, 11 May 2024 The groundbreaking Hollywood stuntwoman's career lasted more 70 years, across more than 150 films and TV shows. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for stuntwoman 

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stuntwoman was in 1948

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“Stuntwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuntwoman. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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