noun
heiress
eh-uh-REHS
Heiress (noun) means a woman who is due to inherit, or has already inherited, significant wealth or property. Example: “The tabloids couldn't get enough of the hotel heiress's wedding.”
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A woman who is due to inherit, or has already inherited, significant wealth or property.
"The tabloids couldn't get enough of the hotel heiress's wedding."
How to use heiress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female version of "heir" — a woman set to inherit wealth or property.
Common pairings
wealthy heiress
sole heiress
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Word forms
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Etymology
Formed by adding the feminine ending "-ess" (from French, ultimately Greek) to "heir."
Synonyms
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inheritrix
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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.".
