noun

tigress

TEYE-grihs

Tigress (noun) means a female tiger. Example: “The tigress guarded her cubs fiercely.”

noun

A female tiger.

"The tigress guarded her cubs fiercely."

"Zookeepers monitored the tigress closely after she gave birth."

A fierce, determined woman.

"She fought for her children like a tigress."

How to use tigress

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA female tiger, or figuratively, a fiercely protective or determined woman.

tigresses plural

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From French tigresse, formed from "tiger" plus the feminine suffix "-ess."

Origin: French

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What does “tigress” mean?

The word “tigress” means a female tiger. In plain terms, a female tiger, or figuratively, a fiercely protective or determined woman.

How do you pronounce “tigress”?

“Tigress” is pronounced TEYE-grihs (/ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “tigress” in a sentence?

Here is “tigress” used in a sentence: “The tigress guarded her cubs fiercely.”

What part of speech is “tigress”?

“Tigress” is a noun.

Where does the word “tigress” come from?

The word “tigress” comes from French. From French tigresse, formed from "tiger" plus the feminine suffix "-ess.".

How many meanings does “tigress” have?

“Tigress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female tiger.