Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peeress
Noun
/ˈpɪə.rəs/
Definition
A woman who holds the rank of a peer in the British nobility.
Examples
- The peeress attended the royal gala, dressed in her finest attire.
- As a peeress, she had significant influence in social circles.
- The traditions of the peerage were important to the peeress and her family.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a female member of the aristocracy, who is often a wife or widow of a peer or holds her own title.
Synonyms
- Lady
- Aristocrat
- Noblewoman
