Mistress — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmi-strəs/ mis·tress

Meaning & Definition of Mistress

Mistress (noun)

  1. a woman who has power, authority, or ownership
  2. the female head of a household
  3. a woman who employs or supervises servants

Mistress (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship

    "he lavished gifts upon his mistress but completely ignored his wife"

    similar: concubine, doxy, other woman
    related: lover, paramour, courtesan, demimondaine, demirep, odalisque, girlfriend

Related Entry: Mistress of ceremonies (noun)

Mistress of ceremonies is a different word from Mistress. The synonyms below are for mistress of ceremonies, not for mistress.

  1. as in disc jockey, anchorperson

    similar: disc jockey, DJ, shock jock, veejay, VJ, anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, newscaster, announcer, emcee, host, MC, CBer, ham, radioman, huckster, pitchman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mistress

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mistress:

concubine, doxy, other woman

Related Words for Mistress

lover, paramour, courtesan, demimondaine, demirep, odalisque, girlfriend

Word Forms of Mistress

Inflections: mistresses

Origin & Etymology of Mistress

Middle English maistresse, from Anglo-French mestresse, feminine of mestre master master

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Mistress

mistress of ceremonies

Frequently Asked Questions about Mistress

What does "Mistress" mean?

"Mistress" means a woman who has power, authority, or ownership. As a noun, it is defined as: a woman who has power, authority, or ownership.

What is another word for "Mistress"?

Other words for "Mistress" include concubine, doxy and other woman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mistress" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mistress"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mistress". Common alternatives include concubine, doxy and other woman.

How do you use "Mistress" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mistress" in a sentence: "he lavished gifts upon his mistress but completely ignored his wife".

Is "Mistress" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mistress" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mistress"?

"Mistress" is pronounced /ˈmi-strəs/ and divided into syllables as mis·tress.

What is the origin of the word "Mistress"?

"Mistress" comes from Middle English maistresse, from Anglo-French mestresse, feminine of mestre master master. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Mistress" meaning "a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship"?

When "Mistress" (noun) means a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship, synonyms include concubine, doxy and other woman.