heiress

noun

heir·​ess ˈer-əs 

: a woman who is an heir especially to great wealth

Examples of heiress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Walmart heiress would bring deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas expansion process. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Isha’s bag was reportedly sourced from her mom’s own wardrobe, which is a signature move for the heiress. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Hilton, the hotel heiress and media personality, spent almost a year at the school in the late 1990s. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

This historic site on the Indian River was once the home of Coca-Cola heiress Anne Bates Leach. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

heir entry 1 + -ess

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing heiress

• co-heiress

Rhymes for heiress

• derris
• ferrous
• maris
• paras
• teras
• terrace
• varus
• canaris
• embarrass
• hesperus
• nonferrous
• phalaris

Kids Definition

heiress

noun

heir·​ess ˈar-əs 

ˈer-

: a girl or woman who is an heir