noun
- a woman who is the principal or head of a school, especially a private or independent school
Usage: primarily British
Examples
- The headmistress welcomed the new students at the assembly.
- She served as headmistress of the prestigious boarding school for twenty years.
- The headmistress announced new policies regarding school uniforms.
- Parents were invited to meet with the headmistress to discuss their concerns.
- The headmistress delivered an inspiring speech at graduation.
- Under the new headmistress, the school’s academic standards improved significantly.