chairlady

/ˈtʃɛərldeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is the mistress of a household, especially one who is in charge of the household staff.

“The chairlady ensured that the household chores were evenly distributed among the staff.”

2. noun

A woman who presides over a committee or organization.

“She was elected as the chairlady of the local charity organization.”

3. noun

A woman who is in charge of a particular department or section in a company.

“She was appointed as the chairlady of the marketing department.”

Synonyms

  • chairwoman
  • hostess
  • housekeeper

Antonyms

  • lackey
  • servant