conductress
/kənˈdʌktrəs/
noun
- A woman who collects fares or checks tickets on a bus, train, or other public vehicle.
- My grandmother worked as a conductress on the city trams in the 1950s.
- The bus conductress smiled as she handed the passenger his change.
- The conductress announced the next stop over the loudspeaker.
- A woman who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
- The young conductress led the orchestra with great energy and precision.
- She became the first conductress to perform at the Royal Opera House.
- The choir's conductress taught them a new piece for the spring concert.