noun
dominatrix
dah-mih-NAY-triks/ˌdɑːmɪˈneɪtrɪks/
A woman who takes the dominant role in sadomasochistic activity.
The dominatrix discusses boundaries with her partner before each session.
Etymology
The word earlier meant a “dominant female entity” or “mistress.” Its modern sexual sense specializes that broader idea of female authority to a woman taking the controlling role.
In context
whether we're dressed like a nurse or dressed like a dominatrix
More examples
- She works as a professional dominatrix.
- The client asks the dominatrix to lead their role-play.
- Several dominatrices share a studio downtown.
Forms
dominatrix · dominatrices · dominatrixes
Similar words
- domme
- An informal term for a woman in the dominant role.
- dominant
- Can refer to someone of any gender in BDSM.