millionairess
AmericanGender
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
I could scarcely believe that, much as I would have liked to; but it was clear he would have preferred to have the American millionairess take the beauties of her new possessions for granted.
From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic
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