Definition

A woman who has more than one million dollars or the equivalent in another currency.

Example

She became a millionairess after her successful business venture.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new millionairess who just moved to our city?

Yeah, I read about her in the news; she seems really interesting!

I wonder what it's like to be a millionairess and have all that freedom.

It must be exciting, but I bet it comes with its own challenges too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Millionairess → It is formed from "million" (from Middle French *million*, meaning a thousand thousands) and "-ess" (a suffix used to denote female gender). The word "millionairess" refers to a woman who possesses a million or more in wealth.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who has a lot of money, specifically a 'million' — the suffix '-ess' indicates that she is female. This helps you remember that a millionairess is a wealthy woman.

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