matron
noun
a married woman, especially one who is mature and staid or dignified and has an established social position.
matrons
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pluralof matron.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mueenuddin, whose gift for satire shines whether he’s describing society matrons or gangsters, never loses sight of his theme: How do any of us ever manage to justify our treatment of the underserved?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
Behind her back, the other matrons make snarky remarks about her while sipping her tea; we learn all this because we share Millie’s point of view and the moms speak freely in front of her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
But as so often happens, a tipple that initially made matrons clutch their pearls quickly became a regular feature on the society sideboard, and this John Collins-Tom Collins became a classic.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Band 8 is divided into four sections, including senior matrons, heads of department and nurse consultants, who can earn between £48,526 and £91,787.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2022
Their dark slate roofs and tall hedges gave the buildings an atmosphere of solemn dignity, like matrons sitting shiva.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
