noun🔗ShareA woman who is socially prominent, respected, and experienced, especially one who is haughty and advanced in age."At the charity gala, Mrs. Henderson, the grande dame of the town, surveyed the room with a critical eye, clearly unimpressed by the younger generation's attire. "personagecharacterstylesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA woman who is accomplished, influential, and a senior figure in a particular field."As the retired principal who shaped the school for decades, Mrs. Peterson is considered the grande dame of our education system. "personfigureachievementsocietystylehistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A well-known, very highly regarded institution, structure, or large conveyance, such as a hotel or ship."The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a true grande dame, known for its elegance and history. "culturearchitecturenauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading