/dɪrɛkˈtɛs/; /dɪˈrɛktɪs/ (dih-rek-tess; di-rek-tis)

Definitions

1. noun

A female head or director of a company, organization, or production.

“She was the directress of the theatre company and had been instrumental in its success.”

2. noun

A woman who directs or is in charge of a particular activity or organization, especially a school or a community group.

“The directress of the local after-school program helped the children with their homework.”

3. noun

A female conductor or leader of an orchestra, choir, or other musical group.

“The directress of the symphony orchestra had a reputation for her exceptional musical talents.”