draftswoman

draftswoman

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From draft + -s- + -woman.

    Noun

    draftswoman (plural draftswomen)

    1. A woman employed in making drawings.
    2. A woman exceptionally skilled in drawing. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

    Usage notes

    • Has the effect of highlighting gender
    • Draftsman often used without regard to gender
    • Draftsperson is sometimes used, especially in written documents.