heiress

noun
UK: /ˈeə.res/
US: /ˈer.es/

  1. A female who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit a large amount of money or property.

    1. She is an heiress to a large fortune.
    2. The wealthy heiress decided to donate a portion of her inheritance to charity.

  2. A woman who continues the work or tradition established by someone else.

    1. She is the heiress to her mother's artistic legacy.
    2. As an heiress of the movement, she dedicated herself to continuing its mission.

Synonyms

beneficiary successor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heiress" in English means: A female who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit a large amount of money or property., A woman who continues the work or tradition established by someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "heiress" is /ˈeə.res/ in British English and /ˈer.es/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heiress": beneficiary, successor.

Example usage of "heiress": "She is an heiress to a large fortune.". More examples on the page.