noun
- the wife or widow of a count or earl
- a woman who holds the rank of count or earl in her own right
Examples
- The countess attended the royal wedding ceremony.
- She inherited the title of countess from her late husband.
- The countess owns a large estate in the countryside.
- As a countess in her own right, she had significant political influence.
- The young countess was known for her charitable work.
- He married a countess and moved to her castle in Scotland.