workingwoman

noun

work·​ing·​wom·​an ˈwər-kiŋ-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce workingwoman (audio)

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Reminiscent of the Row or the elegant workingwoman aesthetic of Celine’s Phoebe Philo era, the clothes are instantly covetable. New York Times, 25 Feb. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of workingwoman was in 1670

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“Workingwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workingwoman. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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