noun
tigress
TEYE-grihs
Tigress (noun) means a female tiger. Example: “The tigress guarded her cubs fiercely.”
noun
1
A female tiger.
"The tigress guarded her cubs fiercely."
"Zookeepers monitored the tigress closely after she gave birth."
2
A fierce, determined woman.
"She fought for her children like a tigress."
How to use tigress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female tiger, or figuratively, a fiercely protective or determined woman.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From French tigresse, formed from "tiger" plus the feminine suffix "-ess."
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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.
