peeress

noun
UK: /ˈpɪərəs/
US: /ˈpɪrəs/

  1. A woman who holds a peerage in her own right.

    1. The peeress attended the royal event.
    2. As a peeress, she had the right to speak in the House of Lords.

  2. The wife of a peer.

    1. The duke and his peeress arrived at the gala.
    2. The peeress was known for her charitable work within the community.

Synonyms

noblewoman lady

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peeress" in English means: A woman who holds a peerage in her own right., The wife of a peer..

The phonetic transcription of "peeress" is /ˈpɪərəs/ in British English and /ˈpɪrəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peeress": noblewoman, lady.

Example usage of "peeress": "The peeress attended the royal event.". More examples on the page.