1
: a woman authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion
2
: a woman regarded as a leader (as of a movement)
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The original sculpture was commissioned in 1846 and serves as a representation of a Vestal Virgin, the priestesses of the Ancient Roman goddess Vesta.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The priestess worked only during days in which Apollo was believed to be present at Delphi to channel his wisdom to the Pythia.
—Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026
She’s being honored for her portrayal of Annie, the hoodoo priestess who is such a grounding force for the 2025 film.
—Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
In it, Swift evokes the titular Trojan priestess, who was tragically given the gift of prophecy and yet no one believes her.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The priestess worked only during days in which Apollo was believed to be present at Delphi to channel his wisdom to the Pythia.
—Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026
She’s being honored for her portrayal of Annie, the hoodoo priestess who is such a grounding force for the 2025 film.
—Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
In it, Swift evokes the titular Trojan priestess, who was tragically given the gift of prophecy and yet no one believes her.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for priestess
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“Priestess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/priestess. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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priestess
noun
priest·ess
ˈprē-stəs 
: a woman who is a priest
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