Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heiress
Noun
/ˈɛə·rɪs/
Definition
A woman who inherits or has the right to inherit property, money, or a title.
Examples
- As an heiress to a vast fortune, she traveled the world in luxury.
- The heiress donated a significant amount of her inheritance to charity.
- Being an heiress brought both privilege and scrutiny from the public.
Meaning
An heiress is often associated with wealth and privilege due to her inheritance.
Synonyms
- inheritor
- beneficiary
- successor
