Proprietress
noun
A female who owns a business or some property.
She is the proprietress of a small boutique in the city.
Often appears as...
- proprietress of a business
- succeeded as proprietress
noun
A female who owns a business or some property.
She is the proprietress of a small boutique in the city.
Often appears as...
- proprietress of a business
- succeeded as proprietress
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Used exclusively for women, mirroring 'proprietor' for men.
After her husband passed, she became the proprietress of their vineyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Status
Conveys respect and a sense of the owner's direct involvement in the business.
The proprietress greeted each guest personally at her bed and breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
More formal than 'owner'; may be used in official or historical contexts.
The document listed her as the proprietress of the estate.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Used exclusively for women, mirroring 'proprietor' for men.
After her husband passed, she became the proprietress of their vineyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Status
Conveys respect and a sense of the owner's direct involvement in the business.
The proprietress greeted each guest personally at her bed and breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
More formal than 'owner'; may be used in official or historical contexts.
The document listed her as the proprietress of the estate.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
Used exclusively for women, mirroring 'proprietor' for men.
After her husband passed, she became the proprietress of their vineyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Status
Conveys respect and a sense of the owner's direct involvement in the business.
The proprietress greeted each guest personally at her bed and breakfast.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
More formal than 'owner'; may be used in official or historical contexts.
The document listed her as the proprietress of the estate.
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