chairman
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The company also said that co-founder and chairman of the board Reed Hastings would be stepping down—although history suggests the departure of an influential figure shouldn’t cause a tech stock to tank.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Ned succeeded his own father, Fidelity’s founder, as chairman and had nodded in approval as Abby climbed toward the family business’s top job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Collins was a founder and chairman of C-Span, chaired industry research consortium CableLabs and after retirement served as lead director for the Comcast board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Hastings stepped down as co-chief executive in 2023, but stayed on as executive chairman.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In the fall of 2004,1 accompanied the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Richard Myers, on a tour of hot spots in Iraq.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
Vocabulary lists containing chairman
The Legislative Branch, Sections 4–6
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Stuart Little
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
