Noun: matron mey-trun
- A married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
"The matron disapproved of the young people's rowdy behaviour"
- A woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution
"The hospital matron oversaw the nursing staff"
- A wardress in a prison
"The prison matron conducted daily cell inspections"
Derived forms: matrons
Type of: adult female, married woman, nurse, sister [Brit], wardress [archaic], wife, wifey [informal], woman
Encyclopedia: Matron