baroness

Word parts

baron + -ess

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌbæ.rəˈnɛs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular baroness

Plural baronesses

1. (countable) A baroness is the wife of a baron.
2. (nobility) (countable) A baroness is a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right.