dominatrix

American  

[dom-uh-ney-triks] / ˌdɒm əˈneɪ trɪks /

noun

plural

dominatrices

1. a woman who plays the dominant role in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship, often in a paid or professional capacity.

2. a woman who dominates, oppresses, or behaves in a dictatorial way.

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dominatrix British  

/ ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks /

noun

1. a woman who is the dominant sexual partner in a sadomasochistic relationship

2. a dominant woman

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Gender

See -trix.

Etymology

Origin of dominatrix

First recorded in 1555–65; Latin: literally, “female ruler, mistress”; dominate, -trix

Example Sentences

In “Longhorn,” she imagines an encounter between an Asian dominatrix and her client, a white man.

From New York Times

Co-starring with McDonald is Taylor Schilling as Lily, a frustrated writer who carries out her day job as a dominatrix in the apartment above Rachel’s.

From New York Times

Besides working as a stripper, Haylie’s partner is a dominatrix, sex therapist and advice columnist.

From New York Times

There’s Victoria Beckham, sliding between dominatrix tailoring and floaty silk chiffons.

From New York Times

But soon, they began to use it for work as well – as a venue to beat, subdue, and order around clients who want to engage with a dominatrix from a safe distance.

From The Guardian