murderess

noun

mur·​der·​ess ˈmər-də-rəs How to pronounce murderess (audio)
: a woman who murders

Examples of murderess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Oscar and two-time Emmy winner has remained a consistent bright light up on the screen for three decades now, ever since her film debut as a murderess teenager in Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Creatures (1994). Jeff Conway, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 In 1975, Rivera originated the role of Velma Kelly, a 1920s Chicago murderess, in the musical Chicago alongside Gwen Verdon as Roxie Hart. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024 Other big names who have portrayed Roxie's dance shoes onstage over the years include Ann Reinking, Ashlee Simpson Ross and Michelle Williams, as well as Renée Zellweger in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly. Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Other big names who have stepped into Roxie's dance shoes on stage over the years include Ann Reinking, Ashlee Simpson Ross and Michelle Williams, as well as Renée Zellweger in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for murderess 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Murderess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murderess. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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