Proprietress

usgb/prəˈpraɪətres/
noun

A female who owns a business or some property.

She is the proprietress of a small boutique in the city.
Visual representation of "proprietress" - A female who owns a business or some property.

Often appears as...

  • proprietress of a business
  • succeeded as proprietress
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Gender Specific

Used exclusively for women, mirroring 'proprietor' for men.

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After her husband passed, she became the proprietress of their vineyard.
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Respect and Status

Conveys respect and a sense of the owner's direct involvement in the business.

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The proprietress greeted each guest personally at her bed and breakfast.
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Formal Usage

More formal than 'owner'; may be used in official or historical contexts.

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The document listed her as the proprietress of the estate.
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