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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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
“Pacific Heights matrons would bring their Dom Perignon.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
Band 7 includes ward sisters and junior matrons, earning between £41,659 and £47,672.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2022
At least I know what to expect—hard mattresses, rough sheets, strict matrons.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
