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Definition of spacewoman

spacewoman

/ˈspeɪsˌwʊm.ən/
space · wom · an
Plural:spacewomen
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• noun

1

A woman who travels or works in outer space; a female astronaut.

Example

"Valentina Tereshkova became the first spacewoman in history when she orbited the Earth in 1963."

2

In science fiction, a female extraterrestrial being from another planet.

Example

"The vintage comic book featured a silver-clad spacewoman arriving from a distant galaxy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, gender-neutral terms such as 'astronaut' or 'cosmonaut' are generally preferred in formal and scientific contexts.

• Nearby Words

spacetime
spacewalk
spacewalker
spacewoman
spacey
spacing
spacious

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spacewoman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spacewoman
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