noun
- a female manager, especially of a business, restaurant, or hotel
Usage: somewhat dated; British English
Examples
- The hotel manageress greeted guests personally at reception.
- She worked as a manageress at the local department store.
- The restaurant’s manageress handled all customer complaints.
- After years of experience, she became the manageress of the entire branch.
- The manageress organized staff schedules and training sessions.
- Customers often asked to speak with the manageress about special requests.