Mistress

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪs.trəs/

Definitions of mistress

noun a woman who is having a romantic relationship with a married man

Example Sentences

A1 She is the mistress of the house.

A2 The mistress of the manor welcomed us warmly.

B1 The mistress of the estate manages the property with efficiency.

B2 The mistress of the company is known for her strong leadership skills.

C1 The mistress of the castle held grand banquets for the nobility.

C2 The mistress of the opera house was a renowned soprano singer.

Examples of mistress in a Sentence

formal The mistress of the estate oversaw the daily operations of the property.

informal He's been seeing his mistress behind his wife's back.

slang She's his side chick, not his mistress.

figurative Time can be a cruel mistress, slipping away when we least expect it.

Grammatical Forms of mistress

• past tense: mistressed
• plural: mistresses
• comparative: more mistress
• superlative: most mistress
• present tense: mistresses
• future tense: will mistress
• perfect tense: have mistressed
• continuous tense: is mistressing
• singular: mistress
• positive degree: mistress
• infinitive: to mistress
• gerund: mistressing
• participle: mistressing

Origin and Evolution of mistress

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mistress' originated from the Old French word 'maistresse', which came from the Latin word 'magistra' meaning female teacher or head of household.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a woman in authority or control, the term 'mistress' evolved over time to also mean a woman having a sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.