noun
A woman who works in business, especially as a manager or business owner.
She is a successful businesswoman who runs her own company.
Common phrases & grammar
successful businesswoman
American English
How to pronounce businesswoman
nounB1
BIHZnihswumn
/ˈbɪz.nɪsˌwʊ.mn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A woman who works in business, especially as a manager or business owner.
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Related words & forms
The plural changes woman to women: businesswomen.