duchess
noun
duch·ess ˈdə-chəs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Madonna, 64, wore Tom Ford head-to-toe, with a stretch silk satin hooded bodysuit, the label's Bianca hobo mini bag, and a pair of double silk duchess wide leg trousers. 
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Most notably, the duchess accessorized with a pair of pearl-and-diamond earrings, which were gifted to her by the late monarch. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 King Charles III has officially dubbed Prince William and Kate Middleton the Prince and Princess of Wales, making the duchess the first to hold the title since the late Princess Diana. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 One Young World is a global forum for young leaders that is near and dear to the duchess's heart. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2022 With a hint of spice, of course—just like the duchess herself. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Aug. 2022 Hotel Esencia, the beloved hideaway that was once home to an Italian duchess, is opening a lavish escape for 21st-century royals this September. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Blackwood’s quest to discover more about the fate of the bedridden duchess ended up requiring a larger book, which could only be published after Blum’s death in 1994. Andrew Lownie, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 But the duchess, who has made headlines repeatedly for butting heads with royal officials, intimated that they weren’t allowed to. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Most notably, the duchess accessorized with a pair of pearl-and-diamond earrings, which were gifted to her by the late monarch. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 King Charles III has officially dubbed Prince William and Kate Middleton the Prince and Princess of Wales, making the duchess the first to hold the title since the late Princess Diana. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 One Young World is a global forum for young leaders that is near and dear to the duchess's heart. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2022 With a hint of spice, of course—just like the duchess herself. Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Aug. 2022 Hotel Esencia, the beloved hideaway that was once home to an Italian duchess, is opening a lavish escape for 21st-century royals this September. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Blackwood’s quest to discover more about the fate of the bedridden duchess ended up requiring a larger book, which could only be published after Blum’s death in 1994. Andrew Lownie, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 But the duchess, who has made headlines repeatedly for butting heads with royal officials, intimated that they weren’t allowed to. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English duchesse, from Anglo-French, from duc duke
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing duchess
Kids Definition
duchess
noun
duch·ess ˈdə-chəs
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who has the same rank as a duke
duchess
noun
as in countess
Synonyms & Similar Words
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