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