Matron
noun
An older married woman who is respected in society.
In the party, she was introduced as the matron.
Often appears as...
- matron of honor
- respectable matron
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Formal
noun
A woman in charge of a hospital or school dormitory.
The school matron was strict about lights out at 10 pm.
Often appears as...
- hospital matron
- school matron
noun
An older married woman who is respected in society.
In the party, she was introduced as the matron.
Often appears as...
- matron of honor
- respectable matron
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A woman in charge of a hospital or school dormitory.
The school matron was strict about lights out at 10 pm.
Often appears as...
- hospital matron
- school matron
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Respect
Used for a woman whose presence commands respect, often due to age or societal position.
The charity event was led by Mrs. Hastings, a distinguished matron in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Maturity Implication
Suggests the woman is beyond her youth and has a sense of wisdom or life experience.
The young bridesmaids looked up to the matron for guidance.
Pro Tip 3/3Marital Status
Indicates that the woman referred to is married, although this may be assumed rather than confirmed.
At the reunion, everyone admired the poised matron reminiscing about her school days.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Respect
Used for a woman whose presence commands respect, often due to age or societal position.
The charity event was led by Mrs. Hastings, a distinguished matron in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Maturity Implication
Suggests the woman is beyond her youth and has a sense of wisdom or life experience.
The young bridesmaids looked up to the matron for guidance.
Pro Tip 3/3Marital Status
Indicates that the woman referred to is married, although this may be assumed rather than confirmed.
At the reunion, everyone admired the poised matron reminiscing about her school days.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Respect
Used for a woman whose presence commands respect, often due to age or societal position.
The charity event was led by Mrs. Hastings, a distinguished matron in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Maturity Implication
Suggests the woman is beyond her youth and has a sense of wisdom or life experience.
The young bridesmaids looked up to the matron for guidance.
Pro Tip 3/3Marital Status
Indicates that the woman referred to is married, although this may be assumed rather than confirmed.
At the reunion, everyone admired the poised matron reminiscing about her school days.
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Kevin Kwan
Singaporean Novelist
I know an elderly society matron in Singapore who would rather walk in the scorching sun for blocks on end rather than have her chauffeur drive into the Central Business District at peak hour and pay the $1.50 surcharge.
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Nick Earls
Australian Novelist
I grew up in a family full of strong women. A great aunt on my mother's side had been a matron on a hospital ship in World War II, and one on my father's side had served in the Women's Royal Naval Service.
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Kate Williams
British Historian
Eighteenth-century matrons would have never have dreamed of appointing a redhaired wet nurse for their precious offspring - redheads passed on their horrible characters through their milk.
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Andrew Lansley
British Politician
Go to any hospital, you'll find wards that are run by senior nurses with matrons. The point is do they have the power, do they have the responsibility inside the hospital?
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Paula Pell
American Writer
I was half Catskills comedian, half 1800s matron.
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William McFee
American Writer
Fear, born of that stern matron, Responsibility.
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Kevin Kwan
Singaporean Novelist
I know an elderly society matron in Singapore who would rather walk in the scorching sun for blocks on end rather than have her chauffeur drive into the Central Business District at peak hour and pay the $1.50 surcharge.
Quote examples
Nick Earls
Australian Novelist
I grew up in a family full of strong women. A great aunt on my mother's side had been a matron on a hospital ship in World War II, and one on my father's side had served in the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Quote examples
Kate Williams
British Historian
Eighteenth-century matrons would have never have dreamed of appointing a redhaired wet nurse for their precious offspring - redheads passed on their horrible characters through their milk.
Quote examples
Andrew Lansley
British Politician
Go to any hospital, you'll find wards that are run by senior nurses with matrons. The point is do they have the power, do they have the responsibility inside the hospital?
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Paula Pell
American Writer
I was half Catskills comedian, half 1800s matron.
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William McFee
American Writer
Fear, born of that stern matron, Responsibility.
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