ma·tron 
/ˈmeɪtrən/ noun
plural ma·trons /ˈmeɪtrən/ noun [count] 1 : an older married woman who usually has a high social position
▪ society matrons who organize benefits for charity 2 US : a woman whose job is to be in charge of children or other women
▪ the matron of a school for girls ▪ a prison matron 3 Brit, old-fashioned : a female nurse who is in charge of the other nurses in a hospital
▪ society matrons who organize benefits for charity
▪ the matron of a school for girls ▪ a prison matron
