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millionairess

American  
[mil-yuh-nair-is] / ˌmɪl jəˈnɛər ɪs /

noun

  1. a woman who is a millionaire.

  2. the wife of a millionaire.


Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of millionairess

First recorded in 1880–85; millionaire + -ess


Example Sentences

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Meghan is a millionairess from humble beginnings, we’re frequently reminded.

From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2025

Romance strikes when a vacationing millionairess and her daughter spend their vacation at a posh New England resort.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2019

“This was a society woman, a millionairess, and it’s striking who’s portrayed,” says Goldfarb.

From National Geographic ● Aug. 8, 2016

But he once lived for three years with the millionairess Olga Deterding, who made him the beneficiary of her will.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2013

Remember, Margaret, you are—or will be—a millionairess, while he has not more than a comfortable income; and boys—even when they are in love—can be proud.

From That Girl Montana by Marah Ellis Ryan

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