1. a married woman, especially a middle-aged or older woman of dignity and social standing
2. a woman who supervises the domestic arrangements of an institution such as a school or hospital
3. a female attendant at a wedding, typically an older married woman

Examples

• The wealthy matron donated generously to the charity.
• She served as matron of honor at her sister’s wedding.
• The school matron ensured all students were properly fed.
• The hospital matron supervised the nursing staff.
• As the eldest matron in the family, she organized all gatherings.
• The matron’s quarters were located near the dormitories.
• She had the dignified bearing of a society matron.