baroness

[ bar-uh-nis ]

noun

1. the wife of a baron.
2. a woman holding a baronial title in her own right.

baroness

/ ˈbærənɪs /

noun

1. the wife or widow of a baron
2. a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right

Gender Note

What's the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baroness¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English baronnesse from Anglo-French, Middle French ( baron, -ess ); replacing Middle English barnesse, from Anglo-French, Old French

Example Sentences

It was exactly a week ago when reports first leaked that the Baroness of Butter had used the N word in the past.

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Being politically astute, even in her dotage, Baroness Thatcher was aware what contention that could create.

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Baroness Thatcher, who rarely goes out in public anymore, is not attending.

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A smart new documentary from HBO, The Jazz Baroness, captures the many sides of the jazz pianist.

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"We need to change the language," asserted Baroness Mary Goudie, a Labour member of Britain's House of Lords.

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Baroness Schopenhauer died at Jena; a woman of talent and celebrity, and author of various works, which were collected in 24 vols.

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Everybody in the pension was studying something; we avoided the American church and consulate and even the Baroness L.

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Baroness Orczy is to be congratulated on a distinctly ingenious idea.

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How he manages to turn it all to favour and romance you must allow Baroness Orczy to tell you herself.

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Janet Marward, heiress and titular baroness of Skryne in Meath, a manor worth some 200l.

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