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“Baroness” or “Barrenness”

Overview

baroness / barrenness are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

baroness: (noun) a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron.

barrenness: (noun) the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children.

Pronunciation

baroness: b·EH·r·ah·n·ih·s

barrenness: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “baroness”

  • I. Baroness Maria Philippine Vanczura z Rzehnicz
  • Olivia Musgrave, Baroness Gardiner of Kimble (born 1958)
  • - on the painter Mathilde, Baroness von Freytag-Loringhoven
  • Countess of Kent and 5th Baroness Wake of Liddell
  • Catherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby – English
  • Vermeille - (2) - Baltic Baroness (2014), Left Hand (2016)
  • Phillips met Norah Lusher, later Baroness Phillips, whom he married in
  • Podcast of Baroness O'Neill speaking at a conference
  • Years later, Baroness Emmy von Toll, Eduard Toll's
  • Onora Sylvia O'Neill, Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve (born 23

Examples of “barrenness”



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