countess

[US]/'kaʊntɪs/
[UK]/'kaʊntəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a noblewoman with the rank of count or earl; the wife or widow of a count or earl She was elevated to the title of countess.

Example Sentences

She’s the first countess in that country.

the Duke of Edinburgh was represented by the Countess Mountbatten.

The countess sniffed her disapproval.

The 'Hungarian Countess' obliges the guests by singing a native Hungarian folksong - a Czardas.

The countess attended the royal ball.

The countess is known for her exquisite taste in fashion.

The countess inherited a vast estate from her late husband.

The countess entertained guests at her elegant mansion.

The countess wore a stunning gown to the gala.

The countess is a patron of the arts.

The countess graciously greeted her visitors.

The countess's portrait hangs in the grand hall.

The countess's charity work is well-known in the community.

The countess's jewels sparkled in the candlelight.

Real-world Examples

Sophie may have been rich, but she was a mere countess.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Lavinia will be a lawyer's wife far longer than she'll be a countess.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

The Queen's youngest son Prince Edward also approached the crowds, alongside his wife, the countess of Wessex.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2022 Collection

How do you come to be a countess?

Source: The Virgin Land (Part 2)

He arose and approached the countess to bid her adieu.

Source: Gentleman Thief

Back to the countess then Helena returned.

Source: Shakespeare's Story Collection

" He may have taken you for a Spanish countess" .

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

The countess asked her if she found those words in the letter.

Source: Shakespeare's Story Collection

Without losing time in vain lamentations, the countess notified the commissary of police, Mon.

Source: Gentleman Thief

Hot, buttered toast with a countess at tuppence a slice?

Source: Downton Abbey Season 2

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