baroness
Americannoun
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the wife of a baron.
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a woman holding a baronial title in her own right.
noun
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the wife or widow of a baron
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a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right
Gender
What's the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of baroness
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English baronnesse from Anglo-French, Middle French ( see baron, -ess); replacing Middle English barnesse, from Anglo-French, Old French
Example Sentences
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But the balancing act ended when she read from the Old Testament—Jewish Scripture—on a day of national celebration, and the 13-year-old daughter of a baroness loyal to the Nazis informed on her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
"The baroness has picked up the crown at the coronation, with Prince Charming as her deputy," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
Back then, she was branded "baroness basic" for her fashion choices but finding bold looks for runways and TV screens can come at a high price, Tia, real name Lawrence Bolton, tells BBC Newsbeat.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024
William also praised Benjamin for her lifelong commitment to philanthropy: The baroness is vice president of Action for Children and Barnardo’s, both of which work with vulnerable children in the U.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2024
The baroness gnashed her teeth as if she planned to bite someone, but the ovation grew until she had no choice but to step down and return to her seat at the trustees’ table.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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