baroness

noun

bar·​on·​ess ˈber-ə-nəs How to pronounce baroness (audio)
ˈba-rə-,
-ˌnes,
 US also  ˌber-ə-ˈnes,
ˌba-rə-
1
: the wife or widow of a baron
2
: a woman who holds a baronial title in her own right

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Now, returning to the relationship between Mrs. Vreeland and Pauline, remember that Vreeland was always enamored with the baroness. Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 On this week’s Ghosts, the Woodstone robber baroness discovered that she can be seen by livings, but only on St. Patrick’s Day. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025 Marianne Faithfull's father was once a spy; her mother a pence-less baroness. Scott Simon, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025 While Hetty was visible, Jay’s heartbroken cousin Sunil, who was visiting Woodstone B&B, saw the baroness and was taken with her refinement. Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baroness

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of baroness was in the 15th century

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“Baroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baroness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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baroness

noun
bar·​on·​ess ˈbar-ə-nəs How to pronounce baroness (audio)
1
: the wife or widow of a baron
2
: a woman holding the rank of baron
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