mistress

//ˈmɪstrəs//
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Noun

mistressSingular
mistressesPlural
1

A woman who has a continuing sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.

He kept his mistress in a separate apartment across town.

2

A woman in a position of authority or control, especially the female head of a household.

She was the mistress of a large estate.

3

A female owner of a pet or animal.

The dog ran happily to its mistress when she came home.

4

A female teacher, especially in a school (archaic or British).

The music mistress taught us how to play the piano.

5

A woman who is skilled or proficient in a particular subject or activity.

She is a mistress of the culinary arts.

Antonym

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