lioness

noun

li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

Examples of lioness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among the animals are tigers Serenity and Theodora, Douala the lioness, a zebra named Zuko and Wolfgang the wildebeest. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024 The picture is bright, though some high-contrast shots of silhouetted objects show slightly muddy or washed-out shadow details; the contours of a lioness against a sunset are slightly indistinct, while trees against a stormy sky are a bit too light. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 The next month, The Bee described a quiet lion and lioness — named Romeo and Juliet. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 In the early hours of May 20, an African lioness welcomed four cubs to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lioness 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lioness was in the 14th century

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“Lioness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lioness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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lioness

noun
li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs How to pronounce lioness (audio)
: a female lion

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