baroness

[ bar-uh-nis ]

noun

1. the wife of a baron.
2. a woman holding a baronial title in her own right.

baroness

/ ˈbærənɪs /

noun

1. the wife or widow of a baron
2. a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right

Gender Note

What's the difference between baroness and baron? See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baroness¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English baronnesse from Anglo-French, Middle French ( baron, -ess ); replacing Middle English barnesse, from Anglo-French, Old French

Example Sentences

And Labour peer Baroness Hodge, a former minister, told the BBC's Politics Live programme that Streeting should take account of what the cabinet secretary had asked of ministers and "hold fire a little bit".

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Independent crossbench peer Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was concerned by the lack of women's football as a consideration in the bill.

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Baroness Brady, who has held senior positions at clubs for 30 years, told peers there were "dangers lurking in this bill".

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Speaking to the BBC Radio 4's Today programme, former Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson warned everyone needed to "understand the implications" of it becoming law.

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Baroness Hallett, who is chairing the inquiry, has already taken evidence on pandemic planning and political decision-making, with future sections expected on the vaccine rollout, the care sector, test and trace, the impact on children, and the economy.

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