matron
noun
ma·tron ˈmā-trən 
1
a
: a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social distinction (see distinction sense 4a)
b
: a woman who supervises women or children (as in a school or police station)
c
: the chief officer in a women's organization
2
: a female animal kept for breeding
Synonyms
- dame
- dowager
- grande dame
- matriarch
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Example Sentences
society matrons who organize benefits for charity the matron of a school for girls
Recent Examples on the Web The upkeep of the building became more difficult over the years, according to the group’s associate grand matron, Celeste Jefferson, who said at the landmarks hearing that the group struggled to book enough events to cover the costs. 
Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Roque’s mother, the matron at Ofelia’s restaurant, told her God’s voice had guided her to take Kat out of school on Tuesday morning, that there were angels watching over them. Peter Jamison, Anchorage Daily News, 29 May 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Ms. Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the iconic 1990s sitcom. Jennifer Peltz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Roque’s mother, the matron at Ofelia’s restaurant, told her God’s voice had guided her to take Kat out of school on Tuesday morning, that there were angels watching over them. Peter Jamison, Anchorage Daily News, 29 May 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Ms. Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the iconic 1990s sitcom. Jennifer Peltz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2022 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English matrone, from Anglo-French, from Latin matrona, from matr-, mater
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing matron
Kids Definition
matron
noun
ma·tron ˈmā-trən
1
: a married woman usually of high social position
2
: a woman who is in charge of women or children (as in a school or police station)
Medical Definition
matron
noun
ma·tron ˈmā-trən
British
: a woman superintendent of a medical institution (as a hospital)
matron
noun
as in dowager
a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority the matron firmly ordered the rowdy little boys back to their seats Synonyms & Similar Words
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