1. plural of heiress; women or girls who inherit or are entitled to inherit property, a title, or wealth from a parent or relative

Examples

• The wealthy businessman's heiresses fought over the family estate after his death.
• Several heiresses attended the charity gala in designer gowns.
• The novel follows two heiresses as they navigate high society in the 1920s.
• Royal heiresses often have strict protocols governing their public appearances.
• The heiresses inherited millions from their grandmother's trust fund.
• She was one of the most famous heiresses in the country, known for her philanthropic work.