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 ( 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
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
Nearby, the baron and baroness also built the Ullens School, which offers an international baccalaureate curriculum.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2023
“Will you indulge the baroness and grace us with a presentation of your own choosing?”
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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