1. plural of empress; female rulers of empires or wives of emperors

Examples

• The empresses of ancient Rome wielded considerable political influence.
• Several empresses ruled the Byzantine Empire in their own right.
• The museum displayed portraits of famous empresses throughout history.
• These empresses were known for their patronage of the arts.
• The empresses attended the imperial ceremony in elaborate gowns.
• Chinese empresses often lived in secluded palace quarters.
• The empresses’ jewels were displayed in the royal treasury.