Mayoress
noun
The female spouse of a mayor.
The mayoress attended the charity event, representing the mayor in his absence.

Often appears as...
- the mayoress' speech
- mayoress attended
noun
A woman who is elected to be a mayor.
She was the first mayoress in her city's history.

Often appears as...
- elected mayoress
- first mayoress
noun
The female spouse of a mayor.
The mayoress attended the charity event, representing the mayor in his absence.

Often appears as...
- the mayoress' speech
- mayoress attended
noun
A woman who is elected to be a mayor.
She was the first mayoress in her city's history.

Often appears as...
- elected mayoress
- first mayoress
Definition 1 of 2

Spousal Role
Used to denote the wife of a current mayor, often in ceremonial roles.

The mayoress cut the ribbon at the new park opening.
Not Always Official
The title doesn't confer official duties; it's more honorary and supportive.

As mayoress, she promotes local charities.
Gender Specific
It specifies gender, unlike the neutral term 'spouse of the mayor'.

The mayoress accompanied the mayor to the gala.
Spousal Role
Used to denote the wife of a current mayor, often in ceremonial roles.

The mayoress cut the ribbon at the new park opening.
Not Always Official
The title doesn't confer official duties; it's more honorary and supportive.

As mayoress, she promotes local charities.
Gender Specific
It specifies gender, unlike the neutral term 'spouse of the mayor'.

The mayoress accompanied the mayor to the gala.
Spousal Role
Used to denote the wife of a current mayor, often in ceremonial roles.

The mayoress cut the ribbon at the new park opening.
Not Always Official
The title doesn't confer official duties; it's more honorary and supportive.

As mayoress, she promotes local charities.
Gender Specific
It specifies gender, unlike the neutral term 'spouse of the mayor'.

The mayoress accompanied the mayor to the gala.
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