heiress
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Noun — A woman who is due to inherit, or has already inherited, significant wealth or property.
How to use heiress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed by adding the feminine ending "-ess" (from French, ultimately Greek) to "heir."
Full origin of heiress →Frequently asked questions
What does “heiress” mean?
The word “heiress” means a woman who is due to inherit, or has already inherited, significant wealth or property. In plain terms, the female version of "heir" — a woman set to inherit wealth or property.
How do you pronounce “heiress”?
“Heiress” is pronounced eh-uh-REHS (/ɛəˈɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “heiress” in a sentence?
Here is “heiress” used in a sentence: “The tabloids couldn't get enough of the hotel heiress's wedding.”
What part of speech is “heiress”?
“Heiress” is a noun.
Where does the word “heiress” come from?
The word “heiress” comes from French. Formed by adding the feminine ending "-ess" (from French, ultimately Greek) to "heir.".