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instructress

[ in-struhk-tris ]

/ ɪnˈstrʌk trɪs /

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noun

a woman who instructs; teacher.

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Origin of instructress

First recorded in 1620–30; instruct(o)r + -ess

usage note for instructress

See -ess.

Words nearby instructress

instruct, instruction, instructions, instructive, instructor, instructress, instrument, instrumental, instrumental conditioning, instrumentalism, instrumentalist

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How to use instructress in a sentence

“Go to an expensive area of town,” continues the instructress.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy|Peter Pomerantsev|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Business theory teaches us one important lesson,” says the instructress.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy|Peter Pomerantsev|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It may be that the actual advertiser is on the lookout for the energetic instructress; here we have to do with masochism.
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll
"It is all based upon supposition," said the erstwhile mathematical instructress of the school in the Rue du Cherche-Midi.
The Isle of Unrest|Henry Seton Merriman

Peter read into this judgement a deep irritation—Miriam clearly set the teeth of her instructress on edge.
The Tragic Muse|Henry James
We are here to drink a bottle of wine together, mademoiselle and I, mademoiselle who was at once my instructress and my mascot.
Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo|E. Phillips Oppenheim
Because for the present, at least, she is your instructress.
A Very Naughty Girl|L. T. Meade