dominatrix
noun
do·mi·na·trix
ˌdä-mi-ˈnā-triks 
plural dominatrices
ˌdä-mi-ˈnā-trə-sēz
-nə-ˈtrī-sēz
also dominatrixes
: a woman who physically or psychologically dominates her partner in a sadomasochistic encounter
broadly
: a dominating woman
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The model also told the publication that her fashion inspiration ranges from ‘50s pin-up stars to dominatrixes.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
Madonna breaks from the bright colors and religious iconography for a look that's something akin to a pirate dominatrix.
—EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024
On the show, Giamatti plays U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr., the antagonist to Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod, Wong had a recurring role as Troy, a dominatrix visited by Giamatti’s character.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
Eva Oh is a full-time dominatrix with a thriving practice in London.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 9 Dec. 2023
But what does a real-life dominatrix's job actually entail?
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 9 Dec. 2023
What Nick wanted in a partner was a wife and a dominatrix in one.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2023
Women can pat their head and rub their tummies at the same time, while being complete world dominatrixes.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2023
If so, how many partners and what kind? Miss Mae Ling, who uses a stage name and has been in the kink lifestyle for 10 years and a professional dominatrix for three, found out about the event via Mara’s Instagram account.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
Madonna breaks from the bright colors and religious iconography for a look that's something akin to a pirate dominatrix.
—EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024
On the show, Giamatti plays U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr., the antagonist to Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod, Wong had a recurring role as Troy, a dominatrix visited by Giamatti’s character.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
Eva Oh is a full-time dominatrix with a thriving practice in London.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 9 Dec. 2023
But what does a real-life dominatrix's job actually entail?
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 9 Dec. 2023
What Nick wanted in a partner was a wife and a dominatrix in one.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2023
Women can pat their head and rub their tummies at the same time, while being complete world dominatrixes.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2023
If so, how many partners and what kind? Miss Mae Ling, who uses a stage name and has been in the kink lifestyle for 10 years and a professional dominatrix for three, found out about the event via Mara’s Instagram account.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
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“Dominatrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dominatrix. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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