Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

huntress

noun
ˈhʌn.trəs
Definition
A female hunter.
Examples
  • The huntress skillfully tracked her prey through the dense forest.
  • In folklore, the huntress was often depicted with a bow and arrow.
  • Many consider the huntress a symbol of female empowerment in nature.
Meaning
A woman or girl who hunts animals for sport or food.
Synonyms
  • female hunter
  • huntress
  • trapper