1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The duchess slipped her man a little sweet treat ahead of Valentine's Day in the form of the lifestyle brand's new chocolate bars, which were crafted in collaboration with Compartes.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Once the home of an Italian duchess, the Hotel Esencia is nestled in the Yucatan Jungle 30 minutes outside buzzy Tulum.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The company apologized to the duchess, who was awarded symbolic damages of £1.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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