noun🔗ShareA mature or elderly woman."The matrons volunteered to serve tea and cookies at the community center bake sale. "agepersonhumanfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wife or a widow, especially, one who has borne children."The church bazaar was run mainly by the matrons, experienced mothers who had organized similar events for years. "personfamilyageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA woman of staid or motherly manners."The school cafeteria was staffed by several kind matrons who always offered extra cookies to the children. "personfamilyagecharactersocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA housekeeper, especially, a woman who manages the domestic economy of a public institution."The hospital hired several matrons to oversee the cleanliness and organization of each ward. "joborganizationpersonfamilysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA senior female nurse in an establishment, especially a hospital or school."the matron of a school or hospital"personjobmedicineorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA female prison officer."The matrons patrolled the women's section of the prison, ensuring order was maintained. "policejobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading