Definition of BARONESS

baroness

Plural: baronesses

Noun

  • The wife or widow of a baron, or a woman holding the rank.
  • a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
  • The wife of a baron.
  • A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

Examples

  • She played like a baroness, with elegant yet powerful word choices.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English baronesse; equivalent to baron + -ess.

Scrabble Score: 10

baroness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
baroness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
baroness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

baroness: valid Words With Friends Word