spectatrix

/ˈspɛktætrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

a female spectator, especially at a theater or a sports event

“The theater was filled with a crowd of enthusiastic spectators and a few spectatrices who were there to see their favorite actress perform.”

2. noun

a woman who attends the theater or a similar place of entertainment

“In the 19th century, the term spectatrix was commonly used to refer to a woman who attended the theater, often in a more refined and elegant manner than men.”

Synonyms

  • spectator
  • viewers

Antonyms

  • actor
  • performer