1. plural of baronet; members of the lowest hereditary titled order in Britain, ranking below barons but above knights
Usage: British nobility system

Examples

• The baronets gathered at the annual ceremony to celebrate their heritage.
• Several baronets attended the royal wedding last spring.
• The club was founded by three wealthy baronets in 1892.
• Many baronets have served in Parliament over the centuries.
• The baronets’ estates were scattered across the English countryside.
• Two baronets were honored for their charitable contributions.