matron
(ma-tron)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a married woman usually middleaged with children who is staid and dignified; 2 a wardress in a prison; 3 a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
Example Sentence
They looked to the matron of the family to guide the decision.
Synonyms
dignified married woman; stately married woman; wardress; head nurse
Antonyms
young girl
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Rhymes
- matron
- patron