huntress

noun

hunt·​ress ˈhən-trəs 

: a woman who hunts game

also : a female animal that hunts prey

Examples of huntress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Striking six-foot-tall huntress Haley Fitzgerald of Spruced Plume hunts to eat. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Ephesus also includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) a huntress and goddess of fertility. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

In the first story, 19-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, only to be dragged to a treacherous magical land by a beast-like creature who demands retribution. — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

huntress

noun

hunt·​ress ˈhən-trəs 

: a woman who hunts game