sportswoman

noun
UK: /ˈspɔːtswʊmən/
US: /ˈspɔːrtswʊmən/

  1. A female athlete who participates in sports.

    1. She is a sportswoman and plays tennis well.
    2. As a dedicated sportswoman, she trains daily to improve her performance.

  2. A woman known for her skill and dedication to a particular sport.

    1. The sportswoman received an award for her skills.
    2. Considered a leading sportswoman, her achievements inspire many young athletes.

Synonyms

athlete player

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sportswoman" in English means: A female athlete who participates in sports., A woman known for her skill and dedication to a particular sport..

The phonetic transcription of "sportswoman" is /ˈspɔːtswʊmən/ in British English and /ˈspɔːrtswʊmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sportswoman": athlete, player.

Example usage of "sportswoman": "She is a sportswoman and plays tennis well.". More examples on the page.