noun
- plural of proprietress; women who own or operate a business, property, or establishment
Usage: formal or legal contexts; less common than 'proprietors' in modern usage
Examples
- The proprietresses of the boutique decided to expand to a second location.
- Several proprietresses attended the business conference to network with other entrepreneurs.
- The hotel's proprietresses implemented new customer service policies.
- These proprietresses have successfully run their family businesses for decades.
- The proprietresses of the restaurant collaborated on a joint catering venture.