matron — a woman in charge of domestic arrangements in a school or other institution
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a woman in charge of domestic arrangements in a school or other institution
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪtrən/
Example Sentences
- The matron confiscated Jimmy's hidden snacks during the midnight room inspection.
- Mrs. Robinson served as the hospital matron for over thirty years.
- The wealthy matron donated her entire jewelry collection to the museum.
matron
NOUN[/ˈmeɪtrən/]
a woman in charge of domestic arrangements in a school or other institution
a woman in charge of domestic arrangements in a school or other institution
The matron serves saffron rice to impress her patron!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'mater' (mother), the word originally denoted a woman who assumes a maternal or caregiving role. The term evolved to describe an older, dignified woman, particularly one in a position of authority or supervision.
Breakdown
mater (mother) + -on (augmentative suffix, denoting a mature or majestic form of the base noun).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The matron confiscated Jimmy's hidden snacks during the midnight room inspection.”
“Mrs. Robinson served as the hospital matron for over thirty years.”
“The wealthy matron donated her entire jewelry collection to the museum.”
“The boarding school matron knew exactly which student was sneaking cookies from the kitchen.”
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