matron (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪtɹən/
Definition
matron means a mature or elderly woman. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
the matron of a school or hospital
The article uses matron to mean a mature or elderly woman.
The teacher asked students to find matron in the reading.
How to Use matron
- a/the matron (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a matron."
- matron in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked matron in context before translating it."
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