noblewoman

noun

no·​ble·​wom·​an ˈnō-bəl-ˌwu̇-mən 

: a woman of noble rank : peeress

Synonyms of noblewoman

• lady
• countess
• queen
• duchess
• gentlewoman

Examples of noblewoman in a Sentence

traditionally, noblewomen—whether they are titled or not—have served as great patronesses of the arts

Recent Examples on the Web

Bridget reads Lizzie the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory of Ecsed (also portrayed by Krieps), a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman said to have bled beautiful virgins to bathe in their blood and preserve her beauty. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Báthory was a Hungarian noblewoman who was convicted of killing dozens of women and girls at the turn of the 17th century. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Stavanger, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe's noblewomen and princesses. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noblewoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman
• spokeswoman

Kids Definition

noblewoman

noun

no·​ble·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən 

: a woman of noble rank