priestess

noun

priest·​ess ˈprē-stəs 

1

: a woman authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion

2

: a woman regarded as a leader (as of a movement)

Examples of priestess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Step around, and potentially inside, awe-inspiring vehicles from the film, or come face-to-face with the Bene Gesserit, a group of priestesses who possess, among other things, the ability to bend the will of others. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

The episode explores the story of Madame LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), her cruel actions, and what voodoo priestess Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) did to her. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026

Additionally, costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones, who is also a Mauritian priestess, brought her expert-level knowledge of color and the spiritual culture to the costumes and set. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing priestess

• high priestess

Kids Definition

priestess

noun

priest·​ess ˈprē-stəs 

: a woman who is a priest