Synonyms for headmistress
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A female headteacher.
Forms
- Plural
- headmistresses → principals, heads…
Example sentences
- principal The principal called the teachers into his office.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| headmistress | rising | |
| principal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- head1
- 9 letters
- principal3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (principal3 = 3 syllables).