lionesses

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of lioness
2. (form-of, plural)plural of Lioness
3. (informal, plural, plural-only)England women's national football team

   “The Lionesses were given their biggest test of the year by a talented, albeit injury-hit, Brazilian side but delivered more silverware as their momentum continues to gather pace before this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.”

   “Weakened by a string of injuries and the retirement of star players, the Euro 2022-winning Lionesses will need luck on their side to stop the USA lifting their third successive title[.]”

   “So much heart. The Lionesses staked their claim to be considered the greatest English sports team of all time in Basel.”