baroness

noun

bar·​on·​ess ˈber-ə-nəs How to pronounce baroness (audio)
ˈba-rə-
-ˌnes
US also ˌber-ə-ˈnes
ˌba-rə-
Synonyms of baronessnext
1
: the wife or widow of a baron
2
: a woman who holds a baronial title in her own right

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Streep starred as a Danish baroness who falls in love with a big-game hunter, played by Redford, while running a coffee plantation in colonial Kenya in the epic romantic drama. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show. Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Ever wanted to be a baron or a baroness? Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 Redford plays Denys, a big game hunter in Out of Africa, while Streep plays Karen, a baroness. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baroness

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of baroness was in the 15th century

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“Baroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baroness. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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baroness

noun
bar·​on·​ess ˈbar-ə-nəs How to pronounce baroness (audio)
1
: the wife or widow of a baron
2
: a woman holding the rank of baron
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