1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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The duchess wore the 14-karat gold version (a splurge at $1,100), but there are more accessible options that still feel special.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The duchess has long described herself as a foodie, releasing a charity cookbook in 2018.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
The duchess has also worn it several times since then.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The duchess has long described herself as a foodie, releasing a charity cookbook in 2018.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
The duchess has also worn it several times since then.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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