noun
Lionesses
Lionesses (noun) means plural of lioness; also a nickname for England's national women's football team. Example: “The Lionesses lifted the trophy to huge celebrations.”
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Plural of lioness; also a nickname for England's national women's football team.
"The Lionesses lifted the trophy to huge celebrations."
"So much heart. The Lionesses staked their claim to be considered the greatest English sports team of all time in Basel."
— Suzanne Wrack, Chloe Kelly the hero again as England beat Spain in Euro 2025 final shootout (2025)
"The Lionesses were given their biggest test of the year by a talented, albeit injury-hit, Brazilian side but delivered more silverware as their momentum continues to gather pace before this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand."
— Emma Sanders, Women's Finalissima:England beat Brazil in dramatic shootout (2023)
How to use Lionesses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one lioness — or, capitalized, England's women's football team.
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What does “Lionesses” mean?
The word “Lionesses” means plural of lioness; also a nickname for England's national women's football team. In plain terms, more than one lioness — or, capitalized, England's women's football team.
How do you use “Lionesses” in a sentence?
Here is “Lionesses” used in a sentence: “The Lionesses lifted the trophy to huge celebrations.”
What part of speech is “Lionesses”?
“Lionesses” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Lionesses?
"Lionesses" (noun) means plural of lioness; also a nickname for England's national women's football team.
