baroness
Baroness (noun) means a woman married to a baron. Example: “As a baroness, she was invited to sit in the House of Lords with her husband.”
How to use baroness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female form of baron — either a baron's wife or a woman who holds the title herself.
Word forms
baronesses plural
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As a _____, she was invited to sit in the House of Lords with her husband.
Etymology
From Middle English baronesse, built from baron plus the feminine ending -ess.
Rhymes for baroness
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What does “baroness” mean?
The word “baroness” means a woman married to a baron. In plain terms, the female form of baron — either a baron's wife or a woman who holds the title herself.
How do you pronounce “baroness”?
“Baroness” is pronounced ba-ruh-NEHS (/ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “baroness” in a sentence?
Here is “baroness” used in a sentence: “As a baroness, she was invited to sit in the House of Lords with her husband.”
What part of speech is “baroness”?
“Baroness” is a noun.
Where does the word “baroness” come from?
The word “baroness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English baronesse, built from baron plus the feminine ending -ess.
Is “baroness” a common word?
“Baroness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “baroness” have?
“Baroness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman married to a baron.
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