Dec 8, 2016 · The meaning of HEIRESS is a woman who is an heir especially to great wealth.

HEIRESS meaning: 1. a woman or girl who will receive or already has received a lot of money, property, or a title…. Learn more.

Definition of heiress noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

HEIRESS definition: a woman who inherits or has a right of inheritance, especially a woman who has inherited or will inherit considerable wealth. See examples of heiress used in a sentence.

An heiress is a woman or girl who has the right to inherit property or a title, or who has inherited it, especially when this involves great wealth.

heiress (ˈɛərɪs) n 1. a woman who inherits or expects to inherit great wealth

In modern times, the concept of heiress has evolved to include women who inherit wealth, titles, or positions. The term has been used in literature, film, and popular culture to depict …