Synonyms of mistress

mistress

noun

ˈmi-strəs 

as in concubine

a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship

he lavished gifts upon his mistress but completely ignored his wife

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concubine
• lover
• other woman
• girlfriend
• paramour
• doxy
• courtesan
• demimondaine
• odalisque
• demirep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mistress

The remake follows a woman whose survival of a difficult childbirth is compounded by the discovery that the baby placed in her arms belongs to her husband’s mistress, while her own newborn has been taken away. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026

Scott’s mistress Amber Frey, who had informed Modesto Police of their affair six days after Laci’s disappearance, also provided recordings of her phone calls with Scott that helped the jury reach a verdict. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The Getty Suite speaks for itself with its throne-like chairs, opulent tapestries, carved rose wooden ceiling and connecting door into the Medici Suite (CH) where Getty put up some of his mistresses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

His reward for doing so was €10,000 a month, a flat for his mistress and various other kickbacks. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 5 July 2026