conductress

/kənˈdʌktrəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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