# huntress

/ˈhəntɹɪs/ (US) · /hˈʌntɹəs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/huntress
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a woman who hunts wild animals for food or sport. You often see this word in myths, legends, and fantasy stories.

For teachers: a woman who hunts wild animals, especially for sport or food. Often used for female hunters in mythology, legend, and fiction.

## Examples

- The huntress tracks deer through the forest.
- The young huntress wakes before dawn to check her traps along the river.
- The ancient carving shows the huntress kneeling beside her bow, calm and patient after a long pursuit through winter hills.

## Synonyms

hunter

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