noun
huntress
HUHNT-rihs
Huntress (noun) means a woman who hunts. Example: “In the myth, the goddess Diana is portrayed as a huntress.”
noun
1
A woman who hunts.
"In the myth, the goddess Diana is portrayed as a huntress."
How to use huntress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female equivalent of a hunter, most often used in mythology or literature today.
When to use it
Fairly literary or old-fashioned in modern everyday speech; "hunter" is now used for both sexes in most contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- huntresses
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In the myth, the goddess Diana is portrayed as a _____.
Etymology
From Middle English hunteresse, formed from hunter plus the feminine suffix -ess.
Frequently asked questions
What does “huntress” mean?
The word “huntress” means a woman who hunts. In plain terms, the female equivalent of a hunter, most often used in mythology or literature today.
How do you pronounce “huntress”?
“Huntress” is pronounced HUHNT-rihs (/ˈhʌntɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “huntress” in a sentence?
Here is “huntress” used in a sentence: “In the myth, the goddess Diana is portrayed as a huntress.”
What part of speech is “huntress”?
“Huntress” is a noun.
Where does the word “huntress” come from?
The word “huntress” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hunteresse, formed from hunter plus the feminine suffix -ess.
