1. a woman who pilots an aircraft
Usage: dated or formal; modern usage typically prefers 'female pilot' or 'pilot'

Examples

• Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatress of the early 20th century.
• The aviatress skillfully navigated the small plane through challenging weather.
• Many aviatrices broke barriers in aviation during World War II.
• She became an aviatress after years of flight training and dedication.
• The museum honored the legacy of early aviatrices who advanced the field of aviation.