sportswoman
noun
sports·wom·an ˈspȯrts-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who engages in sports
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is a natural sportswoman. 
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 Stephens’ ability to overcome hurdles in her career is a testament to her relentless drive as a fierce sportswoman who has conquered the practice of mind over matter. Aley Arion, Essence, 11 July 2022 His death came just five days after that of Nirmal Kaur, his wife of 58 years and a sportswoman in her own right. New York Times, 23 June 2021 She was named Dutch sportswoman of the year in 2002 just before turning 17. Matt Majendie, CNN, 30 Apr. 2020 Her mother, Jean (Brown) Hendricks, was an avid sportswoman whose shelves were lined with golf trophies. Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2020 Though Kerr's personality allows her to take most things in her stride, her maturity and experience has also helped her adapt to the mental pressures that come with being a professional sportswoman. Aimee Lewis, CNN, 11 June 2019 Eaton was an extraordinary individual by any measure – an award-winning scientist, keen sportswoman, accomplished pianist and mother of two. CBS News, 12 July 2019 The National Wildlife Federation’s Artemis initiative works to recruit, train and spotlight sportswomen who have traditionally made up a small portion of hunters. Zusha Elinson, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2019 See More
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 Stephens’ ability to overcome hurdles in her career is a testament to her relentless drive as a fierce sportswoman who has conquered the practice of mind over matter. Aley Arion, Essence, 11 July 2022 His death came just five days after that of Nirmal Kaur, his wife of 58 years and a sportswoman in her own right. New York Times, 23 June 2021 She was named Dutch sportswoman of the year in 2002 just before turning 17. Matt Majendie, CNN, 30 Apr. 2020 Her mother, Jean (Brown) Hendricks, was an avid sportswoman whose shelves were lined with golf trophies. Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2020 Though Kerr's personality allows her to take most things in her stride, her maturity and experience has also helped her adapt to the mental pressures that come with being a professional sportswoman. Aimee Lewis, CNN, 11 June 2019 Eaton was an extraordinary individual by any measure – an award-winning scientist, keen sportswoman, accomplished pianist and mother of two. CBS News, 12 July 2019 The National Wildlife Federation’s Artemis initiative works to recruit, train and spotlight sportswomen who have traditionally made up a small portion of hunters. Zusha Elinson, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
1724, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
sportswoman
noun
sports·wom·an ˈspȯrts-ˌwu̇-mən
plural sportswomen
-ˌwi-mən
: a woman who engages in or is interested in sports and especially outdoor sports
sportswoman
noun
as in sportsman
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sportsman
- hunter
- huntress
- archer
- huntsman
- birder
- fowler
- falconer
- hawker
- trapper
- gunner
- nimrod
- hunter-gatherer
- poacher
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonhunter