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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In October, Epstein wrote Axel again: “the baroness and daughter would like to see columbia on thurs. . she is the wealthiest woman in europe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Faithfull was born Dec. 29, 1946, to a mother, Eva, who was a baroness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
The baroness said those costs included a contract worth up to £5m with Fujitsu, a Japanese IT firm which has been hired to work on the system.
From BBC ● May 26, 2023
Nearby, the baron and baroness also built the Ullens School, which offers an international baccalaureate curriculum.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
“The baroness is right. I suggest you find someone of a more honest character to address the school tomorrow. Miss Lumley hardly seems worthy of the honor.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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