headmistress

Word parts

head + mistress

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛdˈmɪstrɪs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular headmistress

Plural headmistresses

1. (countable) A headmistress is a woman who is in charge of a school.

   The headmistress talked to the parents.