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mistress

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪstrəs]

Word

Learn how to use mistress in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a woman who has a romantic or sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else. This word is often used to talk about a secret or hidden relationship.

Example

He has been seeing his mistress for several years, but his wife does not know.

Example

She is not a mistress; she is just a friend who helps him out.

Example

Do people often act as if a mistress is part of a real relationship?

Context: “authority”

(noun) a woman who has control, power, or authority over someone or something. This usage is often found in stories or historical contexts.

Example

In the story, the mistress of the castle ruled with kindness and fairness.

Example

The slaves did not listen to their mistress because she was very cruel.

Example

Who is the mistress of the garden that takes care of all the plants?

Context: “education”

(noun) a woman who teaches or is responsible for training students. This usage is often found in older texts that refer to a lady who instructs young people.

Example

The mistress taught the children how to read and write beautifully.

Example

He didn't respect the mistress of the school, leading to trouble in class.

Example

What subjects did the mistress teach in the old school?

How to pronounce mistress

Pronunciation: [ˈmɪstrəs]

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