1. a female heir; a woman who inherits or is entitled to inherit property, title, or position
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The young inheritress received the family estate upon her father’s death.
• As the sole inheritress, she became responsible for managing the vast fortune.
• The inheritress decided to donate a portion of her inheritance to charity.
• Legal documents named her as the rightful inheritress of the title.
• The inheritress struggled with the burden of her newfound wealth.
• She was recognized as the legitimate inheritress after years of legal disputes.