1. plural of dowager; elderly women of high social rank, especially widows who hold property or titles from their deceased husbands
Usage: formal

Examples

• The dowagers gathered at the charity gala to discuss fundraising efforts.
• Several dowagers from prominent families attended the museum opening.
• The dowagers controlled much of the family wealth and social connections.
• At the country club, the dowagers held considerable influence over membership decisions.
• The novel featured a group of dowagers who ruled high society with iron fists.
• Young debutantes sought approval from the respected dowagers of the community.