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millionairess

[ mil-yuh-nair-is ]

/ ˌmɪl yəˈnɛər ɪs /

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noun

a woman who is a millionaire.

the wife of a millionaire.

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Origin of millionairess

First recorded in 1880–85; millionaire + -ess

usage note for millionairess

See -ess.

Words nearby millionairess

milling, milling machine, Millington, million, millionaire, millionairess, million electron volts, millionfold, millionth, millipede, milliradian

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How to use millionairess in a sentence

Sophia Loren sang an English version, Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo, in The Millionairess, a 1960 film that co-starred Peter Sellers.
‘Mad Men’ Premiere: A History of ‘Zou Bisou Bisou,’ Megan’s Sultry Song to Don|Lauren Streib|March 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She is also shown eating Kraft singles, no behavior fitting of a millionairess.
Did She Do It?|Choire Sicha|December 1, 2008|DAILY BEAST
"Perhaps you'd like to give Miss Edith something on your own account," suggested Dilys craftily to the millionairess.
The Leader of the Lower School|Angela Brazil
The millionairess walked to the fireplace, and stood leaning over the high fender, sharpening a cherished stump of lead pencil.
The Leader of the Lower School|Angela Brazil

The millionairess won't fork out unless she feels inclined, I can tell you that, my child.
The Leader of the Lower School|Angela Brazil
The matter is that she has heard the millionairess is pretty, and she fears she will take Giovanni's heart as well as his name!
The Title Market|Emily Post
She had played the millionairess in boudoir and banquet-hall; she had been loved by nice princes and had foiled wicked barons.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes