Definition

A female worker who does physical or industrial tasks for pay.

Example

The workwoman skillfully operated the machinery at the factory.

Conversation

I saw a really inspiring documentary about a workwoman in construction.

That sounds interesting! What did she do?

She managed a team and built some amazing structures.

Wow, that's impressive! It's great to see women breaking barriers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Workwoman → It is formed from "work" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning labor or effort) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfman*, meaning female human). The word "workwoman" refers to a woman who engages in work or labor.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who is engaged in 'labor' ('work') — that's what a workwoman is.

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