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millionairess

American  
[mil-yuh-nair-is] / ˌmɪl jəˈnɛər ɪs /

noun

  1. a woman who is a millionaire.

  2. the wife of a millionaire.


Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of millionairess

First recorded in 1880–85; millionaire + -ess

Example Sentences

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Meghan is a millionairess from humble beginnings, we’re frequently reminded.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2025

Romance strikes when a vacationing millionairess and her daughter spend their vacation at a posh New England resort.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 29, 2019

“This was a society woman, a millionairess, and it’s striking who’s portrayed,” says Goldfarb.

From National Geographic Aug. 8, 2016

But he once lived for three years with the millionairess Olga Deterding, who made him the beneficiary of her will.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2013

"You might call her a millionairess, in fact," chuckled Gipsy.

From The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life by Campbell, John

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