Huntress
noun
A woman who hunts animals for food or sport.
She earned her living as a huntress on the grassy plains
Often appears as...
- skilled huntress
- huntress of animals
noun
In ancient mythology, a female who is known for hunting, especially goddesses.
Artemis is the Greek goddess known as the huntress of wild animals
Often appears as...
- goddess huntress
- mythological huntress
Usage tips
Mythological
noun
A woman who hunts animals for food or sport.
She earned her living as a huntress on the grassy plains
Often appears as...
- skilled huntress
- huntress of animals
noun
In ancient mythology, a female who is known for hunting, especially goddesses.
Artemis is the Greek goddess known as the huntress of wild animals
Often appears as...
- goddess huntress
- mythological huntress
Usage tips
Mythological
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Huntress is used exclusively for a female hunter, not males.
The forest was her domain, and she was a renowned huntress.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Use
'Huntress' may sound outdated; 'hunter' is often gender-neutral in modern usage.
She preferred the title 'hunter' to 'huntress'.
Pro Tip 3/3Profession or Hobby
'Huntress' can imply professionalism or leisure; context informs which one.
On weekends, the lawyer transformed into a skilled huntress.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Huntress is used exclusively for a female hunter, not males.
The forest was her domain, and she was a renowned huntress.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Use
'Huntress' may sound outdated; 'hunter' is often gender-neutral in modern usage.
She preferred the title 'hunter' to 'huntress'.
Pro Tip 3/3Profession or Hobby
'Huntress' can imply professionalism or leisure; context informs which one.
On weekends, the lawyer transformed into a skilled huntress.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Huntress is used exclusively for a female hunter, not males.
The forest was her domain, and she was a renowned huntress.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Use
'Huntress' may sound outdated; 'hunter' is often gender-neutral in modern usage.
She preferred the title 'hunter' to 'huntress'.
Pro Tip 3/3Profession or Hobby
'Huntress' can imply professionalism or leisure; context informs which one.
On weekends, the lawyer transformed into a skilled huntress.
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Video examples
Bobcat Cubs Steal Mom's...
The kitten mirrors her every move. The huntress demonstrates the finer points.
Video examples
Bobcat Cubs Steal Mom's...
The kitten mirrors her every move. The huntress demonstrates the finer points.
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Quote examples
Pamela Anderson
American Actress
I want Barack Obama for president. I love Obama. I call Palin the helicopter huntress from hell! I want my children to have a wonderful future, and it's disturbing when I look around. Americans aren't very well-liked. A likable president would be a great start.
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Sarah J. Maas
American Author
A Court of Thorns and Roses' was actually inspired by three of my all-time-favorite fairy/folktales: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon' and 'Tam Lin.' I got the kernel of inspiration by wondering: 'What if 'Beauty' was a huntress?
Quote examples
Pamela Anderson
American Actress
I want Barack Obama for president. I love Obama. I call Palin the helicopter huntress from hell! I want my children to have a wonderful future, and it's disturbing when I look around. Americans aren't very well-liked. A likable president would be a great start.
Quote examples
Sarah J. Maas
American Author
A Court of Thorns and Roses' was actually inspired by three of my all-time-favorite fairy/folktales: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon' and 'Tam Lin.' I got the kernel of inspiration by wondering: 'What if 'Beauty' was a huntress?
Example 1 of 2
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