Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mistress
noun
/ˈmɪstrəs/
Definition
A woman who has control or authority over something or someone, specifically in a relationship.
Examples
- She was his mistress for several years before they decided to make their relationship public.
- The mistress of the house welcomed her guests with warmth and hospitality.
- In literature, many stories explore the life of a mistress and her challenges.
Meaning
The term can refer to a female head of a household or a woman who is in a long-term romantic relationship with a man who is married to someone else.
Synonyms
- paramour
- concubine
- lover
- madam
