NYT Dictionary

MATRON

/ˈmeɪtɹən/
NounMA-tronma-tron · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English matrone, from Old French matrone, from Latin mātrōna (“married woman”), from māter (“mother”). Doublet of matrona.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abbessbeldamchatelaineconcubinedamedonnadowagerfraugentlewomangirl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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