lioness

noun

li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs 

: a female lion

Examples of lioness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Working with Nic was like driving a Lamborghini that could shift from unbreakable speed to idling like a purring lioness. — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Authorities in Indiana are warning residents to be vigilant after a person reported spotting a several-hundred-pound lioness and a large cub roaming in one central county. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Katie Wiseman Unverified reports of a lioness and cub on the loose in Madison County swept across news outlets Thursday evening. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lioness

noun

li·​on·​ess ˈlī-ə-nəs 

: a female lion